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result, such as positive obstruction to the respiration, it may be neces- 

 sary to have recourse to tapping; but except under such circumstances 

 the fluid should not be removed by mechanical means. 



Removal of the fluid in less pressing cases may be best effected indi- 

 rectly by rousing the action of the skin by means of stimulants; whilst 



Fig. 135. 

 Trocar and canula. 



at the same time the secretions of the bowels and kidneys may be in- 

 creased by very mild doses of aperient or by more active doses of diuretic 

 medicine, as: 



Iodide of potassium 3 ss. 



Extract of gentian, 



Powdered ginger aa 3 ij. 



Make into ball and give night and morning. 



It is said the following is very useful in reducing dropsical swellings, 



viz: — 



Sweet spirits of nitre 3 ij. 



Oil of turpentine 3 i. 



Give as a drink in one quart of decoction of broom-corn seeds. 



Friction and pressure to the part, when practicable, are very useful in 

 restoring a healthier and more vigorous tone to the vessels. See also page 

 217. 



GLANDERS AND FARCY. 



Synonym. — Equina. 



Definition. — A contagious, malignant and fatal disease, during the 

 progress of which the mucous membrane of the nose, larynx, and trachea 

 are specifically affected. Glanders and farcy are different manifestations 

 of the same disease. 



