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very probable sequelae, seldom occur, and when they do oc- 

 cur they may usually be attributed to the chloroform variety 

 of these diseases. 



3. Dyspnoea. — A serious dyspnoea sometimes occurs dur- 

 ing the second to the fourth days of convalescence due to 

 swelling of the mucous membrane, and possibly, also, to sub- 

 mucous emphysema. This possibility necessitates placing the 

 patient under constant surveillance until danger in this con- 

 nection has passed. Its occurrence is met by intubation of 

 the trachea through the original incision with a common rub- 

 ber hose, which the attendants should be provided with to 

 meet the emergency. Tracheotomy may be found necessary 

 where this constant surveillance is impractical. 



