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206. THOMPSON, S. A. 



Preparation of dextrose and saline solutions and apparatus 

 for intravenous and subcutaneous use 



Am. J. Surg. 22:127, 1933 



In a committee report on the causes of reactions following 

 intravenous infusions, the presence of bacterial pyrogens 

 in improperly distilled water, is considered to be the most 

 important cause of the twelve listed. The correct method 

 of distillation is described, and a permanganate color test 

 is recommended for use. Techniques for the preparation of glu- 

 cose, normal and 2 per cent saline solution are presented. 



207.. WAELSCH, H. and WEINBERGER, E. 



Das Gehalt des glutathiones im Blut (Glutatione content of blood) 



Arch. exp„ Path. Pharmakol. 169:625-632, 1933 



Glutathione and ergothionine in human blood are Increased during 

 pyrexia produced by injections of pyrifer, milk protein or 

 bacteria. Glutathione alone does not influence the temperature 

 of the normal rabbit nor in animals after the removal of thermo- 

 regulatory organs. 



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208. BANKS, H. M. 



A study of hyperpyrexia reaction following intravenous therapy 

 Am, J, Clin. Pathol. 4:260-291, 1934 



Organisms Isolated from various pyr6genlc waters were identified 

 as Pseudomonas sclssa and Ps. ureae. A suspension of killed 

 organisms elicits a fever of 3 to 4^ P, in the rabbit, but no 

 immunity or hypersensitivity was noted after repeated injection. 



Bacterial suspensions of the two organisms were Injected sepa- 

 rately in patients with advanced neurosyphilis, dementia paraly- 

 tica and tabes dorsalis. Central nervous system disturbances 

 began to clear within three weeks; the psychiatric symptoms 

 abated to a considerable extent. 



