Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-23
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Sudden deaths do not come from heart
disease, one case in twenty, but from con-
gestion of the lungs or brain, or from apo
plexy. More die from congestion of the
lungs than of the brain, and more of con-
gestion of the brain than from apoplexy.
Sudden death from heart disease is usually
caused by rupture of some large artery near
the heart; from congestion OF the lungs by
instantly stopping the breath; from conges-
ton of the brain, by causing pressure on
the brain which paralYzes and instantly de-
stroys life; from apoplexy, by hemorrhage
in the brain.
Heart disease most frequently results
from neglected or improperly treated rheu-
matism. 1t more often follows mild rheu-
matism than the severe kind, because severe
rheumatism receives prompt treatment,
while the mild form is often neglected and
left to work its way to the heart.
Persons who suppose themselves suffer
ing from heart disease because they have
pain in the region of the heart, or palpita-
ton, seldom have any disease OF that organ.
In nine cases out of ten they are sufferers
from Notwithstanding more. Cunges-
ton of the lungs is most frequently caused
by sudden change from the heat of an
ill-yentilated room, or railroad car, or horse
car, to the cold air outside, without being
protected by sufficient clothing; hence,
many persons thus seized drop dead in
the streets.
Congestion of the brain most frequently
results from trouble and anxiety of mind,
producing sleeplessness, followed by the
engagement Of the small blood vessels Of
the brain, sudden loss Of vital power, and
almost instant death. Apoplexy may be an
inherited disease, or it may be induced by
too free living, or its opposite, too great alb
stemiousness. Paralysis may affect only a
small portion Of the body, from finger or
toe to an entire limb, or it may disable
half the body, or the whole body, when
death soon follows. When half the body is
affected by paralysis, we may be certain that
the seat of the disease is in the opposite
| side Of the brain, because nerve fibres
cross. Partial paralysis Is often temporary
when caused by the rupture of small blood
vessel, If the clot is got rid Of by absorption
or otherwise Although this is a disease
that all classes of people are liable to, its
most destructive work is done among the
depraved and dissipated. There is no doubt
that the habitual use of tobacco is one of
the most prominent causes OF paralysis and
other nerve diseases.
A severe cold can be soonest cured by
remaining within doors, in a warm room
and near the fire, until all signs of 1t have
disappeared. Then care should be taken to
prevent a relapse by having the feet warmly
clad, and the whole body, and particularly
the chest and the back of the neck, well
protected when going out.
A recent cough will almost always yield
| to the following treatment within two or
three days: Mix in bottle four ounces of
| glycerine, two ounces of alcohol, two ounces
of water, two grains of morphine. Shake
we'll. Dose for an adult, one to two tea
spoOnfuls every two or three hours. Half
| this quantity to children from ten to fifteen
years old. 1t is not safe to give it to in
fants or children under ten years Of age.
To stop bleeding, II from a cavity in the
| Jaw after tooth has been extracted, shape
a cork into the proper form and size to
cover the cavity and long enough to be
kept firmly in place when the mouth is
| closed. This, we believe, is our own in
| vention, and we have never known it to
fail It has served us in desperate cases,
When an artery is cut, the red blood
spurts out at each pulsation. Press the
thumb firmly over the artery near the
wound, and on the side toward the heart.
Press hard enough to stop the bleeding,
and wait till a physician comes. The
wounded person is often able to do this
himself il he has the requisite knowledge.
Simple fractures may be adjusted by al
most any one. Get the limb as nearly as
possible in the natural position, and then
send for the doctor. There is no great ur-
gency in such cases.
In fracture of the skull, with compression
and loss Of consciousness, examine the
wound, and, If possible, raise the broken
edges of the skull, so as to relieve the pres
sure on the brain. Prompt action will often
save life.
In case OF poisoning the simple rule is TO
get the poison out of the stomach as soon
as possible. Mustard and salt act promptly
as emetics, and they are always at hand.
Stir a tablespoonful 10 a glass of water, and
let the person swallow 1t quickly. II it does
not cause vomiting in five minutes repeat
the dose. After vomiting, give the whites
OF two or three eggs, and send for the doc
tor.
Burns and scalds are soonest relieved by
an application Of cold water. Dry carbonate
Of soda, or baking soda, sprinkled over the
burned spot is the latest remedy, and is said
to be very effectual. These means are only
temporary. In severe cases 8 physician
should be sent for.-HaH's Journal Of Health