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Query No. 2,—continued.
Elliot, J., Surgeon, Ben. I.—Diffusible stimuli, such as ammonia and brandy or ether ;
frictions.
Fayrer, J., Surgeon, Ben. I.—Diffusible stimuli ; champagne, ether, ammonia, brandy;
frictions ; extractive matters of flesh in solution ; rouse the heart's action ; prevent pulmonary
and renal congestion.
Fleming, A., Surgeon Major, Ben. I.—Discontinue opiates ; give weak hot spirits with hoc
sago, or arrowroot, or beef tea.
Fogo, J. M. S., Surgeon Major, Ben. B.—Iced water is most grateful, it should be
given in very small quantities and often. A small piece of American or solid ice put into
the mouth has been found to relieve the pain of the intense thirst, as well as to relieve vomit-
ting, and there is the advantage, that as the water melts it finds its way into the stomach in
only small quantities.
Gayer, E. J., Surgeon, Ben. I.—Ice or iced water, inhalation of vapour of carbonate of
ammonia.
Greene, A. J., Civil Surgeon, Ben. I.—Same as in the fully developed stage. Acetic
acid m. 10, in Avater 1 oz. every ½ hour ; blisters to the epigastrium ; hot bottles to
extremities.
Griffith, H., Assistant Surgeon, Mad. I.—At this period of the disease, iced water
in my hands proved invaluable as a remedy in relieving the intense heat felt at the epigas-
trium, and in partially stopping the incessant thirst. It arrests vomitting so long as it con-
tinues cold in the stomach, and the frequent repetition of it in combination with aromatic
spirit of ammonia contributes greatly to excite re-action.
Hadaway, J. M., Deputy Inspector General, Mad. B.—Pieces of ice, when to be had, put
into the mouth. Coolest common or soda-water ad libitum. Avoid stimulants,
Hastings, T., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. I.—I think the use of iced water alone an
admirable remedy for the intense thirst. If retained and absorbed it serves also to restore the
lost water from the blood.
IIulchinson, R. F., Surgeon, Ben. I.—Continue the vinegar ; give arrowroot with brandy.
Jackson, C. J., Surgeon, Ben. I.—Ice or cold water, concentrated soups, ammonia and
brandy in small quantities ; chloroform or sulphuric ether for cramps ; frictions. Never
allow the patient to be raised.
Jardine, J., Staff Surgeon, Ben. B.—Morsels of ice sucked and swallowed are always very
grateful to the patient. Beef or chicken tea, weak infusion of tea, &c., and water acidulated
with dilute sulphuric acid.
Keals, W., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. I.—I think small pieces of ice frequently
placed in the mouth arc of most benefit in urgent thirst ; a mustard poultice to thé epigas-
trium and effervescing fluids in small quantities, and champagne iced, I have seen useful.
Kendall, H., Surgeon Major, Ben, B.—Most beneficial and grateful to the patient.
Kennedy, J., Deputy Inspector General, Mad. I.—I believe the means stated to be those
best suited to allay burning thirst.
Kirkpatrick, J., Surgeon Major, Bom. I.—Cold water seems the most relished of all drinks.
It should be given very frequently, but not in unstinted quantities, otherwise it sometimes
re-excites the vomitting.
McDowall, C, Surgeon, Bom. I.—Yes ; and cold douche gives great feeling of refreshment.
Macpherson, H. M., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. I.—Cold iced water may be freely sup-
plied at all stages, with the occasional addition of ammonia and soda.
Mantell, Α. Α., Surgeon, Ben. I.—Stimulants every ½ hour; champagne; frictions, with
mustard oil or stimulating liniments; water freely.
Morion, E. G., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. I.—Yes.
Munro, W., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. B.—Iced or soda-water with carbonato of
ammonia.
Murray, J., Assistant Surgeon, Mad. I.—Cold or iced water, or soda-water or lemonade
allay the thirst better than anything else. Whatever liquid is used, it should be given in
small quantities at a time.
O'Kearny, F. R., Assistant Surgeon, Bom. I.—Very much so. Fresh lime-juice or diluted
acetic acid added to cold iced water and sweetened has been found useful, and this is greatly
raved for by patients.
Payne, A., Surgeon Major, Ben. I.—Iced water ; stimulant of brandy or spaikling wine, if
the pulse fail. For cramps, frictions with oil and chloroform, and hypodermic injections of
morphia.
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