Patient case histories, 1784-1786., 1784-1786. Digital
Scope and Contents
Notebook containing records of patient symptoms, Hastings' diagnoses, and the course of treatment he prescribed. For a man who developed pleurisy, Hastings' treatment included "Bleeding [and] the common evacuations," and tepid bathing of the lower extremities. In the case of a woman who presented with colic pains and hysterical fits, one course of treatment undertaken was to shave the top of her head and apply wormwood directly to the scalp. In the case of a young girl diagnosed with hydrocephalus, Hastings recorded her pulse as he monitored her condition. The symptoms were headache, sores, fever, distorted vision, and paralysis. The notebook also includes recipes for conditions like feverish paroxysms and digestive issues.
Dates
- Creation: 1784-1786.
Language of Materials
Collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
0.31 cubic feet (1 letter size document box and one half legal size document box)Creator
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1745-1830. (Person)
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1780-1861. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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