1899 oxygen mixtures with anesthetic
The therapeutic value of oxygen
By W.L. Conklin, M.D..
Rochester, N.Y..
New York State Medical Journal.
September 2.
Pages 338-341:
My own experience with oxygen.
Variety of pathological conditions.
Accompanied by dyspnoea.
Uniform relief.
As far distressing symptom concerned.
Marked benefit to patient in nearly every case.
Always used mixture prepared by Walton Oxygen Works.
Kept constantly in stock by Paine Drug Company.
Made according to formula of London Oxygen Hospital.
1 part oxygen.
2 parts nitrogen non-oxide.
Anaesthetic properties.
Mixture is not irritating to lung tissue as pure oxygen is said to be.
Many cases reported in current medical literature
Results evidently favorable.
Seems strong clinical proof of its therapeutic value.
No physiological prove that oxygen use is unscientific.
Confident that it will steadily grow in favor.
In time will be considered of positive therapeutic value,
by all who will give it a fair trial.