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UTILITY OF TOBACCO SMOKE 
moved some small faeces from the rectum by hand, ordered injec- 
tions of soapy water to be repeatedly thrown up. 
Nine o'clock, A.M. — No relief. Gave aloes in solution £v, with 
spts. nit. aether. §j, and one pint of water. At intervals I had 
the whole extent of the abdomen thoroughly wisped and hand- 
rubbed, and kneaded by a man on each side ; the legs doubly band- 
aged after being thoroughly hand-rubbed. I tried the effects of 
exercise, but found it impossible to get the horses to walk, the dis- 
tress in moving being extreme. Injections were repeated very 
frequently with Reid’s apparatus. 
Twelve o'clock, A.M. — One mare had broken out in a profuse 
sweat; and both shewed much pain and uneasiness, by wildness 
of the eyes, frequent attempts at lying down, and rising again be- 
fore the act was completed ; looking back at the flanks, shifting 
of posture, &c. The pulse was 75, and scarcely perceptible. Gave 
3 ij chloride of lime dissolved in one quart of water. 
Two o'clock , P.M. — No relief is obtained. Gave spts. nit. seth. 
fij, tinct. opii 3ij, in one pint of linseed oil, and had the belly 
rubbed with spt. turp. and oil. 
Four o'clock, P.M. — After the administration of the last draught 
some relief was obtained for a short time, but it was only transi- 
tory. I gave chloride of lime 3ij dissolved in one quart of water, 
and, resolving to try the effects of tobacco smoke, procured §j 
tobacco, the smoke of which was immediately administered as an 
enema. As the tobacco smoke was sent up the animal seemed to 
become easier, and whilst continuing it, as the smoke was rejected, 
it was accompanied or followed by evident disengagement of gas, 
which could be plainly perceived to differ from that of tobacco. 
Large rugs steeped in hot water and wrung out were held over 
the belly by a man on each side. The soap and water injections 
were discontinued. After the application of the warm water by 
means of the rugs had been persisted in for an hour-and-a-half, it 
was discontinued, and the animals dried and clothed warmly. 
Nine o'clock, P.M. — Since the last account the aspect of affairs 
is better. The effects of the tobacco seemed to be that of a narcotic, 
and for some time after its administration the animal seemed to be 
in a lethargic state, a subsidence of pain having evidently taken 
place ; the abdomen was, however, still much distended, but I 
thought somewhat softer than before. I repeated the tobacco in 
the same dose and with the same effects, the sphincter of the anus 
being much enlarged during its administration. 
One o'clock, A.M. — The following morning the breathing was 
decidedly easier, the pulse more natural, and the pain only came 
at intervals. I again repeated the tobacco smoke, making the 
third ounce to each. 
