The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2420]: Case of an unnamed female patient who suffers from convulsions and fits. She has a formerly rheumatic constitution.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1212] |
Incomplete directions in shorthand for an unnamed female patient who suffers from convulsions and fits. She has a formerly rheumatic constitution. Issues, blistering, bleeding, enemas (fœtid enema from the Pharmacopœia Pauperum) and vomits are discussed. The Edinburgh Pharmacopœia's Sacred Elixir, Bark and Valerian are mentioned, as is the use of alkali. | ||||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1548] | |
| [PERS ID: 1549] | (Medical practioner of unidentified female patient) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
1 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
1 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
