Excerpt from A Manual of Modern Gastric Methods: Chemical, Physical, and Therapeutical; With a Charter Upon the Mechanical Methods Used in Young Children
Dr John Thomson has been good enough to supply a chapter upon the mechanical measures advisable for use on children, a subject on which, as is well known, he is an expert.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides readers with a guide to the clinical methods for diagnosing and treating gastric issues. The first chapter explores the conditions present during healthy digestion, covering topics such as gastric juice, capacity of the stomach, and the three stages of gastric digestion. The second chapter describes the methods utilized to obtain the contents of the stomach, including various test meals and the use of the stomach tube. Chapter three delves into the examination of the obtained fluid, discussing macroscopic and microscopic observations, including the examination of undigested food, mucus, blood, pus, and residual remains. The chapter concludes with a detailed description of the qualitative tests for free acids, along with the chemical examination of the fluid. The fourth chapter focuses on the quantitative estimation of different factors contributing to the total acidity of the gastric contents, explaining the procedures involved in determining the acidity using deci-normal solutions and indicators. The author emphasizes the importance of considering the time after a meal when interpreting the results. Overall, the book offers a thorough overview of the techniques employed in examining gastric contents, providing valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of gastric conditions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334482823_0
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