An outline or synopsis of the new medical doctrines contained in Knapp's Researches on primary pathology and the origin and laws of epidemics / drawn up by the author.

  • Knapp, M. L. (Moses L.), 1799-1879
Date:
1858
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Credit: An outline or synopsis of the new medical doctrines contained in Knapp's Researches on primary pathology and the origin and laws of epidemics / drawn up by the author. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    beyond its length. It was not deemed advisable to con- tinue the incision further, as the conclusion arrived at was that we had before us a case of psoas abscess, or some dis- ease of the bony system. We had hoped before, that the affection might only be a femoral abscess. For four months and a half the patient survived his dis- ease, his condition in the mean time fluctuating, though with a general tendency to prostration. Under the use of the most supporting treatment, with cod-liver oil and stimu- lants, at one time he seemed to rally. The wound healed al- most entirely up to the point to which the sinus had been laid open, and the constitutional irritation was much dimin- ished. The local treatment consisted in the injection ol sulph. zinc, tinct. iodine, and the use of stimulating washes and ointments, and of adhesive straps. Sept. 21.—After gradual wasting for some time, died. Sept. 22.—Autopsy.—Patient much emaciated. The left leg very much swollen. This swelling had commenced about 1st September. On laying open the sinus to its origin, it was found that it reached the sacrum, the posterior part of which was in a carious condition for the space of one inch square. The psoas muscles and pelvic viscera were sound. No pus in the left leg. Fracture of the Cranium—Effusion of Blood on the Brain. Delaware Kersey, aged 21, admitted Sept. 9. Had re- ceived injury of the brain by a blow from a large piece of wood in the hands of a strong man, on the evening of the 8th September, about 7 o’clock P. M. Was knocked down, but soon arose, walked about 100 yards, to the office of his employers (Taylor & Bro.), washed his head, which was bleeding, and laid down, having previously given Mr. Taylor an account of the affray. About 12 o’clock at night Kersey was found insensible, by some one who slept in the room with him. At 10£ o’clock on the morning of the 9th, was removed to “Bellevue hospital.” At the time of admission
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