1898 oxygen treatment in pneumonia doubtful
The principles and practice of medicine
By William Osler, M.D..
Third edition.
New York.
D. Appleton & Company.
P. 137:
Pneumonia.
Oxygen treatment.
Doubtful whether in pneumonia really beneficial.
Sometimes seems to give transitory relief.
Diminish cyanosis.
Harmless.
Exhibition very simple.
Gas may be allowed to flow gently from nozzle directly under nostrils of patient.
May be administered every alternate 15 minutes through a mask.