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CHAPTER X.

ELECTRICITY IN LOCAL, OTHER THAN NERVOUS DISEASES.

 

 

THE electrical treatment of nasal and pharyngeal catarrh

has been relegated almost entirely to irregular practitioners —

so-called electricians — who find in this malady a

fine field for the exercise of their arts. Independently of

experience, the results of which justify me in advocating

the electrical treatment of this affection, there are facts

which seem to indicate the utility of faradism and galvanism.

The influence of galvanism over the circulation,

applied at any point, and of faradism, when the current

can act on the vaso-motor system directly, are now well-

established facts. That galvanism will cause the absorption

of effusions and effect the healing of bedsores and

ulcers, is equally true. The pathological changes in naso-

pharyngeal catarrh including these processes, it would not

seem doubtful that electricty must be serviceable. In my

experience these theoretical considerations are amply justified

by the success of the practice.

 

In the electrical treatment of naso-pharyngeal catarrh,

certain procedures seem best adapted to bring about good

results. If there be vivid redness of the mucous membrane,

swelling, and muco-purulent discharge without

solution of continuity, faradic applications are most effective.

If ulcerations exist and the surface of the mucous

membrane is studded with enlarged follicles, more or less

atrophic degeneration of the membrane having taken

place, galvanism produces better results. Before applying

the electrodes, the passage should be cleaned by injecting

with the post-nasal syringe a solution of common

salt, or of ammonium chloride. The intra-nasal electrodes

should be insulated nearly to the extremity, which should

have a flattened bulbous or olive shape, and should be

flexible. The other electrode, of small size and button

shape, may be covered with soft leather. The intra-nasal

electrode, well warmed, connected with the negative pole,

should be passed along the floor of the nostril until the

posterior extremity of the canal is reached, where it may

rest during the application. The external positive electrode

should be passed over the nose, resting over the

ethmoidal sinus, the root and body of the nose, and on the

cheeks. Strong currents are not admissible, only so

strong that faint flashes are produced. The negative electrode

is preferred for the intra-nasal application, because

of its more decided chemical and catalytic effects. When

faradism is employed, it is indifferent which electrode is

applied internally or externally. Persistence in the treatment

of the chronic cases is very necessary, but if carried

on faithfully a sufficient time, good results may be expected.

In pharyngeal affections, a curved bulbous electrode

can be introduced and applied to all parts. The

current must be weak lest nausea and vomiting result.

In the section devoted to galvano-caustic applications, the

methods now employed in removing polypi, vegetation

and other growths, will be duly set forth.

 

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MEDICAL ELECTRICITY:

A PRACTICAL TREATISE

APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRICITY TO MEDICINE

AND SURGERY.

BY

ROBERTS BARTHOLOW, A.M., M.D., LL.D.,

PROFESSOR OF MATHRIA MEDICA, GENERAL THERAPEUTICS, AND HYGIENE IN THE

JEFFERSON MEDICAL

COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA;

FELLOW OF THE COLLEGE OP PHYSICIANS OP PHILADELPHIA ;

HONORARY MEMBER OF THE SOCltTfe MEDICO-PRATIQUES DE PARIS, OF THE

MEDICAL AND CHIKUR'ilCAL

CINCINNATI ACADEMY OP MEDICINE, AND OF I HE NEW YORK NEUROLOGICAL

SOCIETY;

ON THE PRACTICE Of MEDICINE, " AND OF " A MANUAL OF

HYPODERMATIC MEDICATION, " ETC.

THIRD EDITION, ENLARGED AND IMPROVED.

PHILADELPHIA:

LEA BROTHERS & CO.

1887.

fp- Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1887,

WITH ONE HUNDRED AND TEN ILLUSTRATIONS.

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<rpautrey2 wrote:

>

> Medical Electricity For Sinusitis - 1887

> Google Book Search:

> Medical Electricity

>

> CHAPTER X.

> ELECTRICITY IN LOCAL, OTHER THAN NERVOUS DISEASES.

>

>

> THE electrical treatment of nasal and pharyngeal catarrh

> has been relegated almost entirely to irregular practitioners —

> so-called electricians — who find in this malady a

> fine field for the exercise of their arts. Independently of

> experience, the results of which justify me in advocating

> the electrical treatment of this affection, there are facts

> which seem to indicate the utility of faradism and galvanism.

> The influence of galvanism over the circulation,

> applied at any point, and of faradism, when the current

> can act on the vaso-motor system directly, are now well-

> established facts. That galvanism will cause the absorption

> of effusions and effect the healing of bedsores and

> ulcers, is equally true. The pathological changes in naso-

> pharyngeal catarrh including these processes, it would not

> seem doubtful that electricty must be serviceable. In my

> experience these theoretical considerations are amply justified

> by the success of the practice.

>

> In the electrical treatment of naso-pharyngeal catarrh,

> certain procedures seem best adapted to bring about good

> results. If there be vivid redness of the mucous membrane,

> swelling, and muco-purulent discharge without

> solution of continuity, faradic applications are most effective.

> If ulcerations exist and the surface of the mucous

> membrane is studded with enlarged follicles, more or less

> atrophic degeneration of the membrane having taken

> place, galvanism produces better results. Before applying

> the electrodes, the passage should be cleaned by injecting

> with the post-nasal syringe a solution of common

> salt, or of ammonium chloride. The intra-nasal electrodes

> should be insulated nearly to the extremity, which should

> have a flattened bulbous or olive shape, and should be

> flexible. The other electrode, of small size and button

> shape, may be covered with soft leather. The intra-nasal

> electrode, well warmed, connected with the negative pole,

> should be passed along the floor of the nostril until the

> posterior extremity of the canal is reached, where it may

> rest during the application. The external positive electrode

> should be passed over the nose, resting over the

> ethmoidal sinus, the root and body of the nose, and on the

> cheeks. Strong currents are not admissible, only so

> strong that faint flashes are produced. The negative electrode

> is preferred for the intra-nasal application, because

> of its more decided chemical and catalytic effects. When

> faradism is employed, it is indifferent which electrode is

> applied internally or externally. Persistence in the treatment

> of the chronic cases is very necessary, but if carried

> on faithfully a sufficient time, good results may be expected.

> In pharyngeal affections, a curved bulbous electrode

> can be introduced and applied to all parts. The

> current must be weak lest nausea and vomiting result.

> In the section devoted to galvano-caustic applications, the

> methods now employed in removing polypi, vegetation

> and other growths, will be duly set forth.

>

> http://books.google.com/books?

>

id=zPMcKEtG4tQC & printsec=frontcover & dq=Medical+Electricity & ei=g3XjSIWK

> CovcMeK14Sg#PPA232,M1

>

> --

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>

> MEDICAL ELECTRICITY:

> A PRACTICAL TREATISE

> APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRICITY TO MEDICINE

> AND SURGERY.

> BY

> ROBERTS BARTHOLOW, A.M., M.D., LL.D.,

> PROFESSOR OF MATHRIA MEDICA, GENERAL THERAPEUTICS, AND HYGIENE IN

THE

> JEFFERSON MEDICAL

> COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA;

> FELLOW OF THE COLLEGE OP PHYSICIANS OP PHILADELPHIA ;

> HONORARY MEMBER OF THE SOCltTfe MEDICO-PRATIQUES DE PARIS, OF THE

> MEDICAL AND CHIKUR'ilCAL

> CINCINNATI ACADEMY OP MEDICINE, AND OF I HE NEW YORK NEUROLOGICAL

> SOCIETY;

> ON THE PRACTICE Of MEDICINE, " AND OF " A MANUAL OF

> HYPODERMATIC MEDICATION, " ETC.

> THIRD EDITION, ENLARGED AND IMPROVED.

> PHILADELPHIA:

> LEA BROTHERS & CO.

> 1887.

> fp- Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1887,

> WITH ONE HUNDRED AND TEN ILLUSTRATIONS.

>