Excerpt from Diagnostics of the Diseases of Children I would err in gratitude if I failed to acknowledge the uniform courtesy and hearty cooperation of my publishers, who not only do, but are cheerful in the doing. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...much overestimated. If cyanosis is persistent, it is a valuable indicator, but its absence proves nothing in regard to congenital heart disease. When present, cyanosis is more evident under the influence of such acts as crying, coughing, or, in fact, of any unusual exertion. It is much more constant in congenital heart than in the acquired forms of disease. Murmurs are usually present, the most characteristic being a systolic murmur, which is most intense at the left base and very diffused. The kinds of murmur present are not of considerable diagnostic import; the real value comes in their being loud. Loud diffused murmurs which are associated with cyanosis are almost invariably due to congenital heart disease, while loud apex murmurs are indicative of the acquired forms. In congenital heart disease there is generally more or less en largement present (evidenced by dullness extending to the right of the sternum, with displaced apex-beat to the right), and there may be bulging over the precordia or at the lower end of the sternum. It is not always easy to decide that the case is one of congenital disease, for anemia offers some similarity at times. However, if the murmur exists alone and the child is anemic, the evidence is strong against congenital heart. As a result of congenital heart the child is generally stunted in its growth and development, many of such children remaining rather puny and weak. For practical purposes it is not necessary to distinguish between the different types of lesions which are present. In most instances it is impossible to do so anyway, because of the prevalence of many lesions in one case, and the rapidity of the heart's action does not allow of a proper appreciation of the different sounds and conditions...

Excerpt from The Diseases of Children Obtained which, notwithstanding that they often mislead, are, on the whole, a considerable aid in forming a diagnosis. With infants and children the history is faulty or often quite wanting, and here the studait fails. Forinstanmfitisacommonoccm'rence in hospital pushes to find that no account is forthcomin from the clinical clerk of some child that has been admitted since the last visit of the physician. I have not yet seen the mother! Is the explanation that is offered. Su now that we change the venue, so to speak, of this 1 ustration to that of the veterinary surgeon, and one of the lower animals, and such an answer, were it conceivably pomible, would he. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Diseases of Infants and Children This volume has been written by teachers who feel thfi contact with students has made them fairly familiar with their Probably the first requirement at present is to brin medicine into as compact a form as is consistent with a thorough presentation of the subject. Our aim has been to accomplish this with pediatrics. To many, the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of infants and children are most perplexing. These difficulties can only be overcome by first sharply differentiating the anatomical and physiological peculiarities of the infant and child, and then consider ing their practical bearings. The student must be familiarized with all the more recent tests, as well as the older practical bedside experience, in the study of disease. He will then, by a systematic examination of the patient, be able to make a scientific diagnosis. He must also be taught to treat rationally and with a distinct purpose in mind. We have aimed to present the subject in this way, and thus to make the work as practical as possible. The physician needs such a description of disease as he will actually encounter at the bedside. Where pictures can serve as a type, we have used illustrations, most of which are original. Theory and pathology have only been considered in so far as may be necessary to an understanding of the diagnosis, course and treatment of disease. We have tried to take a middle course between the compendium, which is usually unsatisfactory, and a too exhaust ive work, which, by dwelling overmuch on theory and exceptions, tends to confuse the reader. Our thanks are due to our hospital assistants, Drs. Dennett and Albee, for their help during the progress of the work. While a book of this sort must be indebted to all the workers in pediatrics, whom we have freely consulted, our personal experience at the Infants' and Children's Wards of the New York post-graduate Hospital, and in private practice, has formed the essential basis of our description of the diseases and their treatment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.