Journal of the American Medical Association · 1942 · 13 citations · 4 references
PharmacySurgeryAnesthesiaParenteral Dosage FormsParenteral Drug DeliveryParenteral PreparationsParenteral Route Of AdministrationParenteral Drug AdministrationParenteral Medication Administration
Occasions arise when there is urgent need for massive replacement therapy and the usual methods for administration are not easily available or practicable. The medullary route as advocated by Tocantins<sup>1</sup>is safe and easily and quickly applied, and a minimum of special equipment is required. Intramedullary infusion should be borne in mind more often by those faced with this problem. Intramedullary therapy is not new. Tocantins and his co-workers have been largely responsible for developing and popularizing this method. Papper and Rovenstine<sup>2</sup>have also advocated this technic for parenteral therapy. <h3>REPORT OF CASE</h3> D. E., a white man aged 32, was admitted to the Station Hospital June 10, 1942 for observation and treatment of a bloody diarrhea. He had a history of recurring attacks since 1936 for which no specific cause or treatment had been found. At the time of admission he was fairly well nourished, there were
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