The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-21

Il iuo INC iliHOs Win Dry mustard hour, or WIZ
ice, if most agreeable to the patient, and ap
4 ply teaspoonful Of chloroforn upon hand
kerchief to the mouth, or tie strips of muslin
tightly around the arms and thighs, relaxing
them as the spasms subside
1.-THE condition Of the patient be not speed
ilF improved BY all these means, then bleed
ing to Tie amount Of four to Six ounces may do
good. The propriety Of the remedy. unfor-
tunateIy, cannot always be determined BY any
Of the phenomena Of the case fit fail, how
ever, so will every other remedy in most cases.
have known small bleeding to suspend all
The symptoms Of cholera Instantly, and after
all Tie leading remedies had proved but as
chaff before the wind, and do not remember
an instance Of its producing any untoward
symptoms Some of the most eminent physi-
clans of the eastern cities have asserted that
the remedy has done good, even in collapse
but by deferring it until that state occurs it Is
seldom that blood viii flow, for the serum
having escaped through the pores and bowels,
the crassementum is left thick and black, like
tar and surely this is not the time 10 give
remedy fair TRIAL The anamie, the inebri-
ate, and all who have been wasted orexhausted
from any cause, Of course, would not be proper
subjects for the lancet. The theory Of the
remedy IS this 1t aids in relieving connected
organs and indirectly promotes determine
ton to the surface, OF reaction, without which
death is inevitable
Collapse.-The spasms and vomiting have
now subsidized, but liquid objections continue
the countenance is sunken and lvid the body
bathed in perspiration the tongue and breath
cold; the pupils Of the eyes are
contracted the voice is husky and sepulchra
the pulse scarcely, if at all, pereeptible at the
wrist, and the patient is silent and motionIess
or turns tituIIy, and as if to escape from bis
impending doom. Silence now reigns, for
nurses are exhausted and the spectators stand
aghast Such is often the scene In this ter
nble conflict reason maintains her throne, and
the patient does not lose his consciousness IN
I'll his eyes are closed upon earthly scenes for
ever.
But little towards saving the patient at this
state can be done. However, some have re-
viyed after being given up by physicians and
friends, even when being carried to their long
homes" This occurred repeatedly in Lex
ngton, kentucky, where $50 died or were bu-
ried in 81. The same thing occurred in the
3astegn cities The papers, at least, of that
LAY 50 stated, and ascr!bed this haste to bury
the dead to the general belief thatth disease
was contagious, an idea long since exploded. .
We should, therefore, perseyerc to the last ] t
he cholera pills and cholera powders have
oeen given and repeated try again the mix
ure continue to rub with dry mustard or
With ice ii most agreeable, ana keep iug OF
lot water at the foot Of the bed If the patient
will permit il but do not Cypress him. His
own feelings 81 ould govern sou. The patient
never seems 70 be benefited BY hot applica-
ions in any stage; on the contrary, he will
)eg and struggle to get rid Of them. Even
rot spIccd wine or brandy seems only to in
rease the internal heat, thirst and vomiting.
have seen hundreds of cases of Asiatc cho-
ra, and | do not remember an exception to
his. The French writer's recommend galran-
SIN; others the TRANSMISSION Of blood from 2
lcalthy person 70 the arm Of the patient and
he actual cautery d tile spine and much
vas said for time in their favor, bat they
nally ceased 10 be regarded even as " forlorn
opes.
Reac.ion.-A few hours after reaction shall
ave been established give two or three tea
poonslul Of plain sirup Of rhubarb, OF a small
Of castor oil, molasseS, and
'ater. It may be necessary, also, in some
asses, TO give little sweet spirits Of nitre, in
water, occasionally. If these directions b
lot attended to, the patient may die at last
rom the force of the reaction after having
cen almost saved" Great caution must
low be observed in lis diet-alIow only ar,
owroot, boiled milk and bread, and crackers
nd tea. But if be be weak, in a typhoid
tate, with feeble pulse, give wine whey and
eef tea, in small quantities, observing closely
aeiI effect.