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Wilson, John (Inspector of Naval Hospitals)
Treatment of Cholera in the Royal Hospital, Haslar
during the months of July and August, 1849, with remarks on the name and origin of the disease.
Transcribed from the 1849 Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. edition by David Price. Many thanks to the British Library for making their copy available
"Treatment of Cholera in the Royal Hospital, Haslar" by John Wilson is a scientific publication authored during the mid-19th century. This document provides an in-depth examination of the treatment methods and observations related to cholera cases at the Royal Hospital in Haslar during July and August of 1849. The text primarily focuses on the medical practices employed to combat this epidemic and offers substantial insights into the nature and management of the disease. In this book, John Wilson, a physician and inspector of naval hospitals, details the protocols established for treating choleral patients, highlighting the use of various remedies such as calomel and turpentine, as well as applying hot baths to alleviate symptoms. The account emphasizes the importance of recognizing cholera's distinctive characteristics and differentiating it from other similar ailments. Wilson presents statistical data on patient outcomes, noting the recovery and mortality rates of the cases treated. Additionally, he discusses the potential origins of cholera and critiques the prevailing notions regarding its contagiousness, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of its causes and preventative measures to improve public health. Overall, the publication serves both as a medical treatise and a clarion call for improved hygiene and public health reforms in the face of epidemic diseases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 37.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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