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Two Cases of O?e?sophagotomy for the Removal of Foreign Bodies

Two Cases of O?e?sophagotomy for the Removal of Foreign Bodies

Cheever, David Williams

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ISBN10: 1151664529
ISBN13: 9781151664525
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ... (E S O P H A G O T O M Y. 25 Another subcutaneous injection of morphia and an enema of beef-tea were administered, and the patient placed in a room freely permeated with steam. These precautions to keep up a warm moist atmosphere were taken because laryngitis, or spasm of the glottis, was feared. First, as a consequence of the handling and tilting of the trachea and larynx. Second, on account of the disturbance of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, which was not only liable to be stretched at the time, but to be pressed upon by subsequent effusion, when suppuration was being established. Our fears were realized, in each case, but only to a moderate degree. 9, P.M. Feels nicely; can swallow easier than before the operation; no hsemorrhage. Repeat the morphia. Nov. 18. Has slept most of night; pulse 112. Complained of trouble in breathing, which was relieved by gargling the throat with water, and in this way removing some obstruction. Ordered absolute diet; no drink; beef-tea enemata, morphia, bathing, as in the former case. 8, P.M. Smart reaction; skin hot; swallowing more painful; wound quiet. Nov. 19. Pulse 96; voice more clear; respiration easy; tongue and lips sore; considerable expectoration; sweats profusely. Ordered chlorate potassse, atomized. Nov. 20. Pulse 84; coughs a little; swallowing not so painful as yesterday; suppuration established. 6, P.M. Three days since operation. Complains that lie feels hungry all the time; allowed to drink half a tumbler of milk. A good deal came out of the wound, but did not occasion pain; his hunger was appeased. Nov. 21. Breathing easy; voice more hoarse; drank a tumbler of milk, and lost one-fourth through the wound; wound looks sloughy. To have a glass of milk twice a day, and a half ounce of rum with...

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