Remarks on irritative fever, commonly called the Plymouth dock-yard disease; with Mr. Dryden's detailed account of the fatal cases, including that of the lamented surgeon, Dr. [James] Bell / [John Butter].

  • Butter, John, 1791-1877.
Date:
1825
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Credit: Remarks on irritative fever, commonly called the Plymouth dock-yard disease; with Mr. Dryden's detailed account of the fatal cases, including that of the lamented surgeon, Dr. [James] Bell / [John Butter]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    of pyrexia. Dr. Bell, directed the^applieation of twelve leeches to his temples, a con¬ tinuance of the cathartic medicines, with the addition of tartarised antimony, and poultices. 3d. Not better. Pain felt in the left thigh. The foot and ancle were both swollen and erysipelatous. There was now some con¬ fusion of intellect; his answers were incohe^ rent, and his manner bordered on delirium. Twelve leeches were again applied to his forehead and temples, by Dr. Bell’s order. Fomentations to the limb, in addition to other measures. 4th. Fever increased. Pulse 120, and strong. Erysipelas extending over the whole leg, which is painful. Mittatur Sanguis l xx, R : Hydr : Submur : gr. v. Confect: q : s : f: Bol: st: sumend : Repetantur Medicamenta purgantia Eight o'clock, P. M. Bowels not moved* Repr : Bol: et Mistur : 5th, (Sunday.) Fever abated. ConC 6th, (JVine o'clock, A. M.) No particular alteration. Contr Eight o'clock, P. M. Fever again increasing; erysipelas extended even to the knee ; the integuments over the tibia looked mottled or variegated, like the colours of a rainbow; red lines and patches were also seen to run