1890 sources of failure using oxygen
Dr. Wallian discusses some technical reasons why oxygen therapy fails.
Principally because gas not properly prepared.
Advocated non-respiratory absorption of oxygen.
Method we now know doesn't work.
Sources of failure in the use of oxygen.
By Samuel S. Wallian, A.M., M.D..
New York.
The Therapeutic Gaxette.
June 16.
Pages 361-365:
Therapeutic use of oxygen more general than ever.
Oxygen is everywhere.
Essential to maintenance of animal life.
Arguments by many casual investigators.
Not enough to assume it's a valuable therapeutic agent.
To most operators oxygen is oxygen.
Varying quality of oxygen.
What % of free chlorine?
What % of other deleterious impurities?
No definite idea as to the quantity to be used or frequency of exhibition.
Reasons for unsatisfactory results.
Respiratory tract is but one system avenue.
Cutaneous absorption.
Alimentary absorption.
Insure more prompt & thorough results.