The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:366] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr Archibald Bathie / Regarding: Captain David Skene (Patient) / 4 December 1775 / (Outgoing)
Reply in note form regarding the continued treatment of Captain Skene who has a feverish chest complaint (Vol.6, p. 89). Symptoms to some extent match those of a Captain Skene being reported by Barthie as mentioned in other letters, but the connection is not proven.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 366 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/6/65 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 4 December 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply in note form regarding the continued treatment of Captain Skene who has a feverish chest complaint (Vol.6, p. 89). Symptoms to some extent match those of a Captain Skene being reported by Barthie as mentioned in other letters, but the connection is not proven. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:599] |
Case of Captain Skene who suffers from 'langour and oppression'. |
3 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1362] | Addressee | Dr Archibald Bathie |
| [PERS ID:1190] | Patient | Captain David Skene |
| [PERS ID:1362] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Archibald Bathie |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Auchtermuchty | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Captain Skene
Judged well in being sparing at the first bleeding - but from the
appearance of the blood & other circumstances you was right in taking
more. - As I think the case purely inflammatory of the fever ↑Symptoms↑ have increas'd
or are continuing. I hope you have taken some more blood before now.
Blister well judged -- If any pain or difficulty of breathing ↑lying on either side↑ remains
I would still apply another blister to the side affected. Mercury to be
discontinued - & every cooling & Demulcent remedy [needs?] to be used.
Moderate doses of Nitre may be used & to throws in as much
oily & Mucilaginous medicines as his stomach easily bears. I am of opini¬
on that none of the acrid Pectorals such as Squills Ammoniac can
be safe. - But if the fever subside & any difficult Expectoration remain
you may try the Squills with discretion - Keeping the Belly open by
cooling laxative an excellent Antiphlogistic Remedy. -- Pediluvium
proper, may be repeated.
Diplomatic Text
Captn. Skene
Judged well in being sparing at the first bleeding - but from the
appearance of the bl.d & other circumstances you was right in taking
more. - As I think the case purely inflammatory of the fever ↑Symp.s↑ have increas'd
or are contg. I hope you have taken some more blood before now.
Blister well judged -- If any pain or difficulty of breathing ↑lying on either side↑ remains
I would still apply another blister to the side affected. Mery. to be
discontinued - & every cooling & Demulcent remedy [needs?] to be used.
Moderate doses of Nitre may be used & to throws in as much
oily & Mucilaginous meds as his stomach easily bears. I am of opini¬
on that none of the acrid Pectorals such as Squills Ammoniac can
be safe. - But if the fever subside & any difficult Expect.n remain
you may try the Squills with discretion - Keeping the B. open by
cooling laxative an excellent Antiphlogistic Remedy. -- Pediluvium
proper, may be repeated.
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