The Arkansas advocate., 1832-12-05


 IS to do for the rest of the system what We have done for the stomach; that is. te overcome or remove the universal ve- nous congestion. This is 10 be accom- phshed by bleeding from the yeins.- bleeding from an artery would be aid. Ing the disease. Bleeding, however, is not always necessary, and must be done cautiously if at all; let blood be taken rom the abdomen or the hemorrhodial veins by teaching and cupping isrl; and Il the pulse rises, we may then open a vein in the arm.
 Such is brief outline of the patho- logy and practice of Dr. Hopkinson, of Philadelphia. Il is founded upon ae- eurate post mortem examinations, and carries irresistibleco econvictiont the mind ofan Anatomist; the subsequent treat ment is easy. II the operation of the ealomel already given does not restore the healthy secretion of the liver, let more be given until it does, and worked oil as usual in bowel complaints, with castor oil; the action of the skin Is 10 be restored by the use of hot tea and hot external applications, and to be preserved by flannel and other warm clothing; and q recurrence Of the dis. ease prevented by the careful avoidance Of intemperance, fatigue and exposure; and by regimen of thin soups, tea, and Irish potatoes and milk.
 If the pathological views of Dr. Hop kinson be correct; that is to say, if Ian. gaid action of the heart be the mmed- ate cause of the disorder, not only are allthe symptoms previously enumerated. susceptible of an easy explanation; but we can he at no loss to understand, why aabltuai drunkards are more liable 10 suffer from Cholera, than temperate persons, (indirect debility of the heart l from excessive stimulation) or why ;b- sointe rest in recumbent posture is so essential upon the first appearance Of the disorder, during its whole progress, and for some days after recovery Or why intemperance, bodily fatigue or premature labor so certainly produce T relapse.
 The practice of the Smithfeld Hos pital varied Iittle, Out not material ly) from that inculcated by Dr. iIopkin- son. Upon the guaranty of Dr. Chap man, ealomel was more sparingly used 1 upon the authority of the Physicians of India, little opium was added to each doses to prevent it from passing off too quickly; and to avoid ahronting the ] German Physicians, Gas youched for by l Dr. Charming of New York; little camphor was added to each dose. 10 im- part activity 10 the calomel, and to pro- duce the specific effect ascrbed to tby the advocates of its exclusive exhibi- ton. In other respects, the directions of Doet. iopkinson were strictly observed.
 No patient, in whose stomach there remained sufficient vitality to be excited by the salt and water volnit, has died since the adoption of this practice; habitual drunkards and persons of i'm paired constitution, have been cured.
 10 recapltalate.-- !,
 Ike first medicine IS as folloug:
 Dissolve two table spoonfuls of com mon table salt in one pint of hot water, and give this solution Ca tumbler full at time) as warm as the patient can swallow it. 1.-the first pint fails to vonl- ] it, give second and a thlrd-i'or if this medicine fails to operate, the case is desperate.
 Ihe second Medicsae-
 Take of Calomel--Ten grs. 1
 of 0piu,n-.ialf gf.
 of Camphor-Oneg gr. Mix them togethcr-place the com pound powder thus formed on the pa tient's tongue, and wash it down with l a little cold water. This is to be given as soon as the vomit has operated well, and 10 be repeated with intervals of an hour, until dark coIored consistent evac- nations are produced, then worked of ] with castor oil.
 1 7hirdH.-Aiarge blister, Gfcupping and teaching be not used) laid over the abdomen. This is not to be done until the salt and water vomit has produced l it's full effect; and the failure of the hlistegs to produce vesication is not tobe deemed an unfayorable symptom; fit produce fedness and inflammation of the skin, it is all thatis desired.
 l Foauthly- rcquiredin bad cases only. Hot bricks under the arms, to the sides, to the feet and ancies, and a mustard l p!aister (before the blister( over the re zion of the stomach. What wishs NIT. I. f<, r,t, fbr