94 Tetanus cured by Injections of Tobacco. 



Evening. Remained free from spasm since the exhi- 

 bition of the enema ; complained of considerable pain 

 at the point of the sternum, and along the spine, and on 

 the back of the head and neck. 



Deglutition being easy, an infusion of half an ounce 

 of senna, and two ounces of manna, was given in por- 

 tions, until the whole was taken. The alvine discharge 

 was copious, fluid, and offensive. 



March 1 1th, morning. Remained free from general 

 spasm ; the head had assumed a more natural posture ; 

 the pains were less severe, though still considerable. 



A third enema of tobacco was prescribed ; I learn, 

 however, that, in consequence of the severity of its influ- 

 ence, the patient would not admit it. The cathartic in- 

 fusion was repeated. 



March 12th, morning. Has had several dark- colour- 

 ed foetid stools ; slept towards morning ; no return of 

 the general spasms ; the pains about the scrobiculis cor- 

 dis, and those of the neck and back remained severe ; 

 there was some traction of the diaphragm. The cathar- 

 tic infusion was again administered. 



March 13th, morning. Improved in health ; the 

 purging medicine griped very much, and procured se- 

 veral small stools, the last of which was bloody ; she 

 drank abundantly, and took light nourishment. A light 

 diet was recommended ; and twelve grains of rhubarb 



