Fistulae

3173

℞ Extracti sanguinariae fluidi...................... ℥ ij

S. Inject a quantity sufficient to fill and distend the fistula. -Phillips.

3174

℞ Cupri sulphatis.........gr. iv

Aquae............. ℥ iv

M. S. Inject daily. - Sir A. Cooper.

For Painless Anal Fistula

3175

℞ Potassii bromidi........3 ijss

Ferri ammonii citratis ................... gr. vijss

Syrupi aurantii corticis.....℥ vjss

M. S. Tablespoonful should be taken morning and evening.

For Local Treatment

3176

℞ Iodoformi...........g.. jss

Extracti balladonnae .....gr. 1/8

Olei theobromae.........q. s.

Make into a suppository and apply after each defecation and on going to bed. Keep the parts clean with tar soap and water. - Prof. Guyot.

3177

℞ Potassii bromidi ........3 j

Glycerini............3 v

M. S. Apply locally. - Ringer

Piles, Eczema, Pruritis Of Genitals, Fis Tula, Rectal Irritation, And For All External Applications

3190

℞ Menthol .............3 j

Cerati simplicis.........℥ ij

Olei amygdalae dulcis......℥ jss

Zinci oxidi puri.........3 j

Olei chaulmoograe........℥ ss

Acidi carbolici..........3 ss

M. S Use as a local application.

- Drs. Salisbury and Cutter.

For Pruritis Ani, With External Eruptions

3191

℞ Acidi salicylici.........gr. x

Spiritus rectificati........℥ j

M. S. Apply locally. - Ibid.

Antiseptics Recommended Lister's Antiseptic Treatment Of Wounds - Preparations For The Operation

3192

1. There should be at hand a vessel containing carbolic acid dissolved in water (1-40) for the immersing of the hands of the operator, the sponges, and instruments used in the wound.

2. A steam-spray apparatus capable of giving a cloud of vapor; making the solution of carbolic acid to be atomized 1 to 30, which dilution by the steam will give 1 to 40 spray.*

3. Antiseptic gauze upon cotton cloth impregnated with carbolic acid 1 part, common resin 5 parts, and paraffine 7 parts.

4. Mackintosh (fine cotton cloth with a thin layer of caoutchouc on one side, known in the shops as hat-lining).

5. Drainage tubes (an India-rubber with a silk ligature attached).

6. Common oiled silk, smeared with the oily solution.

7. Carbolized catgut ligature.

Lister's Recipes Of Antiseptics Carbolized Oil

3194

℞ Acidi carbolici crystalisati.....℥ j

Olei lini .. ......... ℥ iv

Dissolve.

Carbolized Putty

3195

℞ Olei carbolati (above)......℥ iij

Cretse praeparatae........q. s.

To make a firm paste.

Antiseptic Lac Plaster

3196

℞ Shellac.................................................... ℥ iij

Acidi carbolici crystalisati..................... ℥ j Heat the lac with one third of the acid over a slow fire, when completely melted add the remainder, mix, strain, and spread.

Antiseptic Adhesive Paste

3197

℞ Acidi carbolici crystalisati.....3 j

Aquae bullieutis........℥ viij

M. Dip ordinary strapping in this and let it dry.