Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
THE GREAT
 WHITE PERIL
Dr. FraIick's lntrayenOns infusion Method Administered Here
 to Several Patients.
Eminent New York Surgeon Tells About the Latest Treatment for
 Dread Tuberculosis.

Dread Tuberculosis.
 Dr. Wilfred G. Fralick, the emin- ent New York surgeon, and the orig inator of the Fralick IntraveDous h. fusion Method for the treatment of Tuberculosis, as exclusively ans nounced through the Journal Miner, held clinic at Mercy Hospital yes terday afternoon. There were pre- sent the entire medical fraternity of Prescott and a goodly number of representative citizens, all anxious to view the methods adopted by the great surgeon, whose fame through out the land Is becoming widely known as the discoverer of a germi- eide which results are proving of such great benefit to afflicted man. kind.
 Previous to commencing the infu- sion process, Dr. Fraliek briefly out lined the work to be performed and made explanation of the beneficial results already appaTent through the use of his infusion treatment.
 'The fluid which is used in these infusions," said Dr. Fralick, lis one which totally destroys the tubercu- losis germ proper in seven seconds, or in thirteen seconds less time than is required for the destruction of the germ by muriatec acid"
 Dr. Fralick explained that his reason for withholding for the pre- sent the chemical formula of the fluid was that he wished medical eep- fdence in Its efficiency first to be firmly established by results.
 q do not intend," said the great surgeon, "to have the unfortunate ex- perience of Prof. Koch, who, gave prematurely to the world, the an alysis of his lymph, and to that mis- take is largely due the unfortunate failures that followed its dse:'
 "This infusion treatment has been given some 2,500 times, and in no in stance" said Dr. Fralick, "has there been any unfavorable results attend ing its administration, pn the epn- trart the patient feels an collaboration through the entire system and in almost every case the patient feels hungry after the introduction of the fluid, and first asks for something to eat. There is no acceleration of the heart or increase of pulse as a result of this treatment, either during its administration or afterwards. The effect is soothing to the patient with a slowing of the pulse"
 All the time during this explana- ton by Dr. Fralick, he was busily en gagged in making preparation for the infusion with the able assistance of Dr. Stroud of Phenix.
 There is, after all, no great com plication in making the Fralick infusions, the process being extremely simple to the onlooker. The patient rests comfortably on a couch and generally an incision is made in the forearm, either the radial or ulnar veins being selected, having alto gether abandoned the median and bacilic heretofore used and referred to by various authors. The germi- eide, or infusion, is then absorbed into the blood, the quantity used generally being about a quart of col orless liquid. This concludes the treatment and the patient goes his way rejoicing.
 Dr. Fralick administered his in- fusion treatment to four new patients yesterday, that being their first ex- perience. He will treat like num- Der of patients today, all of whom have received the infusion some weeks previous.
 There are a half dozen or more people at present residing in Prescott that have taken the Fralick treat ment, and these have shown great i'm provement, notably Judge Kennedy, who is firm believer in the efficacy of the treatment. Judge Kennedy has such abounding faith in the Fralick treatment that he personally induces other unfortunates to take a course of it.
 In the course of a conversation last evening, Dr. Fralick spoke enthusi- asticalIy of his intra-venous infusion method for the treatment of tubercu- losis. Naturally he believes his dis covery will prove of the greatest benefit to those afflicted with that dread malady. It is easy to see that Dr. Fralick is at all times the sur geon. content to have his work and not his personality to the fore. He is a man of a retiring nature, strong and forcible in expression and gives one the impression of being in every re- spect earnest and painstaking in his profession. Dr. Fralick does not come to Prescott to practice, but only to demonstrate the value of his in fusion by results and results only. In no other manner does he wish his method judged except solely and only by results.
 There is no general rule 50 for demonstrated" said Dr. Fralick when speaking of the number of infusions necessary to show decided improve ment upon patients in different stages of tuberculosis, "but the in- fusions should be made from two weeks to two months apart, or from three to eight times. When this has been done there will be apparent beneficial results or not as the case may be"
 When asked if a cure was guaran- teed by his infusion treatment, Dr. Fralick said, II have some self re- spect, and greatly honor my profes- sion. To answer that question would be reflection upon both. My heart and soul is in this work, and I give it my best thought and efforts. can offer no more"
 For eight years I have labored and conducted a series of expert ments. They have had the purpose of seeking a germicide, which on the one hand might destroy every known germ without injury to healthy tis- sue-and on the other hand might directly reinfuse the natural repara- tive forces already existant in the blood and tissues"
 "The fluid not only does this, but it insures that the blood shall there after maintain a high standard of vitality by calling into more vigorous life the blood making organs-and it