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March 7, 1826
The Intelligencer, & Petersburg Commercial Advertiser
Petersburg, Virginia
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Drs. Owens and Davies in Lynchburg, Va., treated a 10-month-old child of Mr. David Loftman who ingested a large dose of laudanum. After emetics failed, they used a stomach pump to induce relief, leading to the child's recovery despite subsequent fits.
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SURGICAL OPERATION
Drs. Owens and Davies were a few days ago called to visit a child of Mr. David Loftman of Lynchburg, Va. about 10 months old, who had by accident or the carelessness of a servant taken a large dose of Laudanum supposed two or three teaspoons full.
They at first used the strongest emetics both by the mouth and bowels, but to no effect. They then resorted to the use of the Stomach Pump, and by this difficult and delicate operation produced relief. And though some fits occurred the following day, the child has recovered and is doing well.
Drs. Owens and Davies were a few days ago called to visit a child of Mr. David Loftman of Lynchburg, Va. about 10 months old, who had by accident or the carelessness of a servant taken a large dose of Laudanum supposed two or three teaspoons full.
They at first used the strongest emetics both by the mouth and bowels, but to no effect. They then resorted to the use of the Stomach Pump, and by this difficult and delicate operation produced relief. And though some fits occurred the following day, the child has recovered and is doing well.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Laudanum Poisoning
Stomach Pump
Child Recovery
Medical Operation
Lynchburg
What entities or persons were involved?
Drs. Owens And Davies
Mr. David Loftman
Child
Where did it happen?
Lynchburg, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Drs. Owens And Davies
Mr. David Loftman
Child
Location
Lynchburg, Va.
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
A 10-month-old child accidentally ingested a large dose of laudanum; doctors used emetics unsuccessfully, then a stomach pump to relieve the poisoning, leading to recovery after some fits.