Copy of a letter from Mr. David Paterson, (1st), a surgeon in His Majesty's Navy, and late Surgeon to Prisoners of War at Forton, to the Commissioners for taking care of sick and wounded seamen, &c.

  • Paterson, David.
Date:
[1797?]
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Credit: Copy of a letter from Mr. David Paterson, (1st), a surgeon in His Majesty's Navy, and late Surgeon to Prisoners of War at Forton, to the Commissioners for taking care of sick and wounded seamen, &c. 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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    The fumigation was continued until the a6th of December i from which time, owing to a want of materials, it was difeontinued until the i ith of January,. 1797. The Ulcer, during the time the fumigation was ufed, and even to the ifl; of January, 1797, continued to heal kindly, and rapidly; but, at that period, it again became foul and floughing, and was foon as extenfive as before. The appetite was again impaired} pulfe 120, and fmall; belly open j the patient much weakened, and emaciated. Half a drachm, of Peruvian- bark, thrice a day, and eight ounces of wine in the twenty-four hours, were ordered;, and the Ulcer was dreffed twice a day with the powder of Peruvian bark and common poultice. An opiate \ was occafionally allowed at bed-time. This treat- ment was perfevered in until the nth, when, having experienced no good effefts from it, it was difeon- tiuucd, and recourfe again had to the Nitrous Vapor and common poultice, as on the 2d of December,. 17.96. '.i 12th. The Ulcer had ftopt fpreading, and in fome places had begun to clean. The pulfe was lefs frequent, and more full; and the patient was, in’ cvefy refpeft, better, and more comfortable. The- Nitrous Vapor, &c. were continued. ijth’