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CONGESTIVE FEVER.
use of all the means which have been recommended for
the purpose of arousing a patient from the collapse of
congestive fever, he still continues without any reaction,
what should be done? I seriously apprehend that no-
thing can be effectual, as in such cases, generally, the
injury done to the vital organs is irreparable. Still, as
we should never abandon a patient until he is completely
gone, as sometimes patients recover contrary to all reason-
able expectations of physicians and friends, it is our duty
to continue unremittingly to apply every means which can
possibly in our opinion do good. Under such circum-
stances, I would chiefly rely upon the occasional use of
the cold bath, large and numerous sinapisms, blisters, hot
spirits of turpentine, calomel often repeated in small
doses, large doses of quinine, and the free use of brandy
or porter.
"In -conclusion, I will briefly notice the most appro-
priate regimen during the continuance of the disease
and in convalescence. It will be remembered, that in
congestive fever the stomach and bowels are in an en-
gorged and oppressed condition, and that in consequence
their important functions, digestive and chylification,
are greatly impaired; hence, it is very necessary to
adapt the aliment to the weakened digestive organs,
otherwise it is sure to become a source of increased irri-
tation. Rice water, barley water, arrow root tea, well
made gruel or beef tea are the best articles of diet
during the course of the disease, and also for several
days after convalescence commences. After the strength
of the digestive organs has somewhat improved, chicken
broth, boiled milk, or milk and mush would be appro-
priate. For drink good porter is best, or a good article
of wine."143
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Massie, J. Cam. A Treatise on the Eclectic Southern Practice of Medicine, book, 1854; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143817/m1/143/: accessed May 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.