, 1875-06-02

Of course decide for himself. This remedy is
the Inhalation of Sulphuric Ether. The above
named French physician prescribed 20-40 inha-
lation of Ether with intervals of from l to 4
hours. But care must be taken to avoid pro-
ducing Narcose. The effects are rest, sleep,
disappearance of headache and stiffness I
have no personal experience of this but the
remedy is worth a trial.
If were to sketch the horoscope of this cpl
demic here [ would, in accordance with the
above statements, say that we may hope it will
disappear as the warm season progresses it
might possibly extend further, making as it
We're, leaps, and then also visit other parts of
the Island; but just because Of this tendency
10 move on in leaps, the disease evinces less
tendency to become local in any particular
spot and as the area of the Island is so very
limited, itmay, also from this reason, be hoped
that it will ere long have completed its run. The
epid emic here has a peculiarly violent character
which, as we have noticed, is also generally com
bined with short duration. Whether my conclu-
siOns are correct, time alone will show to say
any thing further is beyond human power.
The disease is a serious one and so is the dan
ger it involves; but just therefore WE are requir-
ed to keep up courage in ourselves, as well as in
that part Of the population that is entrusted to our
care, and towards whom we have grave duties. All
parties must eVince personal courage, and cheer up
the IaDOuTerS III the respective placeS IOF IL uluSL
not be forgotten, that many get sick from sheer
fright, and it may at times be difficult enough to
distinguish at first sight between such cases and
those of the real disease. Ii the treatment be
conducted in all cases, even where doubtful, on
the principles here stated, / think we may con-
slider ourselves on the safe side.
In offering this little contribution in a matter
which, serious though it be, can not fail to possess
some interest to others than medical men, l would
again beg to repeat that | have written for the
Public in general, not for my professional Col
leagues, who are beforehand well acquainted with
what is here stated But l expect and hope that
these my Colleagues, some Of whom have had
more frequent opportunities than myself to study
this disease, will also come forward with their
contributions, which, with their experience and
knowledge, will be much more weighty than
mine.
In conclusion I would beg to make o positive
proposal, which / with all confidence recommend
to the attention of the authorities and all parties
concerned.
This serious disease, which shews itself in one
place now and shortly after in another, may at
tack one individual to. day, and tomorrow another:
constant care and constant work on the part of
the Managers, Sicknurses and Physicians are
therefore necessary. This work may, especially
for the physicians, by the continual drives in the
country, soon become so empowering, that the
physician himself (and his horses) may get worn
out. Would IL not be much better to Tem0Ue all pa
TENTS vith this disease to the public Hospitals, a0hiCh
arc certainly IN a Uery proper state There the
patients would be under constant surveillance and
much better medical attendance the work would
be easier to the physician and to tie manager,
and, finally, the other labourers would be spared
the sight Of their suffering brethren, q point which
L believe to be of great 1oral Importance. am
aware that the Hospitals ore not intended for Cpl
denies, and that other minor objections might be
made; but extraordinary cases require extraordi-
nary measures.
Even then the work might be arduous enough
for d single physician, in casu the Hospi-
tai physician but I am convinced that we will
ali be willing and ready to take our part of the
the assurance, that my services are perfectly at
disposal.