Peculiarities of the deaf and dumb as regards medical treatment, and their idiocyncrasies [sic] which have been observed at the Ulster Institution / Henry Samuel Purdon.

  • Purdon, Henry Samuel.
Date:
1865
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    CHAPTER YIIJ. “ medical treatment of the deaf and DUMB.” ' From what has been stated in the foregoing chapter it will be evident that scrofulous complaints are the most common. These affections are best treated by careful dietetic management; the medicinal agents that are most useful being cod liver oil, and the syrup of the iodide of iron. As it would be unnecessary to enter into a description of the medicinal treatment required in the various diseases, which have been enumerated. I shall only offer a few suggestions regarding their management. 1st.—In all diseases occurring in mutes, prescribe a stimulating plan of treatment, keeping up the strength as far as possible. 2nd.—All depressing remedies are usually injurious. 3rd.—Great attention should always be paid to the state of the digestive organs, as sudden derangements of the stomach, and liver are apt to occur. 4th.—Affections of the chest are apt to supervene from the slightest cause, frequently phthisis. 5th.—A flannel, or chamois leather waistcoat ought to be worn next the skin especially during Winter. 6th.—When called on to administer expectorant medicines, give those of a stimulating, rather than depressing character. 7th.—Stimulants, both medicinal and dietetic are very useful. 8th.—Tonics, especially the light vegetable, and iron preparations are of great value, especially during the period between the decline of the disease and convalescence. finis.