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A Handbook of Therapeutics (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Sydney Ringer

 
9781331175834: A Handbook of Therapeutics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Practical guidance for everyday medical care, drawn from a classic therapeutics text.

This edition covers common treatments, dosing ideas, and cautions for conditions like intestinal worms, fevers, and digestive ailments. It presents practical remedies, dietary plans, and conservative approaches to alcohol use and narcotics in clinical settings.

  • How to use antiparasitic remedies, including santonin, and what to expect with thread-worms and tapeworms.
  • Step-by-step dietary plans for invalids, with multiple beef and soup preparations to support recovery.
  • Guidelines on stimulants and alcohol in fever and acute illness, with rules to monitor pulse, tongue, and breathing.
  • Notes on external applications and anesthetics, such as chloroform, with cautions and practical uses.
Ideal for readers seeking a historical, hands-on reference to home care and clinical management of common ailments.

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