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Two Papers On Fevers And Infection: Which Were Read Before The Philosophical And Medical Society, In Edinburgh - Softcover

James Lind

 
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Synopsis

Two Papers On Fevers And Infection: Which Were Read Before The Philosophical And Medical Society, In Edinburgh by James Lind. This work presents Lind's insights into fevers and infection, with a particular focus on maritime health in the Royal Navy. It covers prevention of sickness on long voyages, separation of the sick from the healthy, and measures to avoid contagion aboard guard-ships. Lind discusses diet, greens, citrus fruits, and other anti-scorbutic provisions, as well as practical naval provisioning such as fresh water via distillation and the use of punch and wine under controlled guidelines to support health. The treatise also advocates the use of bark (cinchona) to treat remitting and intermittent fevers in hot climates and cautions against indiscriminate bloodletting. It includes recommendations on ventilation, cleanliness, fumigation, and the treatment of accidents and drowning, along with general prescriptions for maintaining discipline and morale while safeguarding health. The work was originally published in 1763.

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