History The Murphy drip was invented by Wisconsin surgeon John Benjamin Murphy, for the purpose of administering a proctoclysis for hydration and replenishment of electrolytes, via a sodium and calcium chloride solution. This would be used when administration by mouth was not possible because of the condition of the patient  .Morgenstern, Leon, "John Benjamin Murphy (1857-1916): An American Surgical Phenomenon", Surgical Innovation, vol 13, No 1, pp1-3, Sage Publications, March 2006 The Murphy drip was described in the April 1909 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Journal of the American Medical Association (April 17, 1909) Proctoclysys in the Treatment of Peritonitis (the Murphy Drip). By as early as July 1928, the Murphy drip was considered an auxiliary method of injection behind intravenous therapy and subcutaneous injection, the two principal methods of injection at that time.Homer R. Spence (November 3, 1933) California Courts of Appeal, First District, Division 2. Callahan v. Hahnemann Hospital. 26 P.2d 506. A curious anecdote involving the Murphy drip is related by Walter Lord in his book on the Battle of Midway. On 4 June 1942 Pharmacist's Mate Edwin Miller was stationed on Sand Island (part of the Midway Atoll) and was making ready for the expected Japanese attack. Miller prepared undrinkably strong coffee which , he claimed, was to be used in an "old fashioned" treatment for shock – administration of strong coffee through the rectum via a Murphy drip . When the attack got underway, Miller was joined by his commanding officer and doctor in charge, Lieutenant Commander A. E. Ady, who did not appear to know the medical purpose of the coffee and asked for some to be poured. Miller thought that it would be amusing to let his commander drink it, but made the mistake of also drinking some himself. Dr. Ady continued to tell jokes throughout the attack. Miller, however, paid for his practical joke and was sick .Lord, Walter, Midway: The Incredible Victory, pp98, 104, 105, Harper & Row 1967,
History The Murphy drip was invented by Wisconsin surgeon John Benjamin Murphy, for the purpose of administering a proctoclysis for hydration and replenishment of electrolytes, via a sodium and calcium chloride solution. This would be used when the condition of the patient meant administration by mouth wasn't possible .Morgenstern, Leon, "John Benjamin Murphy (1857-1916): An American Surgical Phenomenon", Surgical Innovation, vol 13, No 1, pp1-3, Sage Publications, March 2006 The Murphy drip was described in the April 1909 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Journal of the American Medical Association (April 17, 1909) Proctoclysys in the Treatment of Peritonitis (the Murphy Drip). By as early as July 1928, the Murphy drip was considered an auxiliary method of injection behind intravenous therapy and subcutaneous injection, the two principal methods of injection at that time.Homer R. Spence (November 3, 1933) California Courts of Appeal, First District, Division 2. Callahan v. Hahnemann Hospital. 26 P.2d 506. During World War II, Pharmacist's Mate Edwin Miller , stationed on Sand Island (part of the Midway Atoll) prepared strong coffee which was to be used in an "old fashioned" treatment for shock – administration of strong coffee through the rectum via a Murphy drip .Lord, Walter, Midway: The Incredible Victory, pp98, 104, 105, Harper & Row 1967,
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