"The best and readiest emetic," writes Dr. Aitchison, "is a pinch of Ipecacuanha Powder placed dry at the back of the child's tongue. This usually acts instantaneously, so be prepared for the emergency. Sponges dipped in extremely hot water, then rinsed out, and continuously applied over the throat, will often check a coming attack. Poultices are useful, but are apt to do much harm if allowed to become cold. Mustard poultices should not be applied, as without due care they are apt to make the skin tender, and thus prevent the use of hot fomentations."
Datura, Poisoning by swallowing the seeds of, &c.
To be treated in the manner directed for Opium poisoning. Where Insensibility arises from the Inhalation of the Fumes, Cold Water Affusion (386) in the open air often succeeds in removing it at once. The patient should be aroused by any or all of the means enumerated in poisoning by Opium. The nervous symptoms may continue for two or three days, and yet recovery follow.
Debility, Constitutional.
Requires the use of the following tonics, either alone or combined: Chiretta (98, 99*), Sweet Flag Root (12), Country Sarsaparilla (163), Kariyát (191), Ním Bark (260), or Gulancha (352). When attended with Anæmia or great pallor of the surface, especially of the inner surface of the eyelids and tongue, Sulphate of Iron (174) is indicated. The efficacy of all these remedies is increased by a liberal animal diet, and gentle exercise in the open air. Debility after Fevers. See Fevers.
Delhi Sores.
The Borax Ointment (59) is strongly recommended. See also Ulcers.
Delirium.
Generally is best treated by Evaporating Lotion (380) to the head, the Mustard Foot Bath (248), or Turpentine Stupes (363) to the extremities and a strong purgative; for that occurring in Fevers, see Fevers.