Observations on the properties of the air-pump vapour-bath, pointing out their efficacy in the cure of gout, rheumatism, palsy, &c. : With cursory remarks on factitious airs, and on the improved state of medical electricity, in all its branches, particularly in that of galvanism, and their efficacy in various diseases / by M. La Beaume.

  • La Beaume, Michael.
Date:
1818
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Credit: Observations on the properties of the air-pump vapour-bath, pointing out their efficacy in the cure of gout, rheumatism, palsy, &c. : With cursory remarks on factitious airs, and on the improved state of medical electricity, in all its branches, particularly in that of galvanism, and their efficacy in various diseases / by M. La Beaume. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    After the above statement of Mr. Scares, little further is necessary to be said on the acute stage of the disease, I shall therefore but mention one other case. Mr. Smith, No. 47, Oxford Street, on the 20th of March, was labouring under a most severe paroxysm of the acute gout. He has been sub- ject to frequent returns of its attacks, which al- ways continue for some time. The application was made on the 20th and 22d, under some dis- advantages, and irregularities in point of exer- cise. But on the 23d and 25th it was applied again, under more favourable circumstances. The paroxysm entirely remitted, since which time be has continued very well; having entire- ly escaped the debility, which never failed to succeed former attacks, that were suffered to run their course under patience and flannel ; and he resumed his business immediately. I hope I have given him such directions respecting his future regimen, as will make the machine unne- cessary for a great length of time to come. It may not be amiss to add, that Mr. Smith consi- ders the application, independent of its vitility, as no inconsiderable luxury. CASE OF IRREGULAR GOUT, 1 AW happy in having rendered Mr. Mortlock, of Cambridge, much service in a complaint which comes under the above description. There seemed D