Abstract
1. A case of eclampsia with severe complications is presented.2. The use of ethanol-oxygen vapors was found very useful in the treatment of pulmonary edema in eclampsia.3. Digitalis and {ce:italic}Veratrum viride{/ce:italic} are discussed in relation to their use in this case.4. As has been reported in the literature, a dramatic improvement followed termination of the pregnancy in this severe eclamptic patient with pulmonary edema.5. It is suggested that in these complicated cases intravenous Pitocin induction of labor rather than cesarean section be instituted if the patient shows no sign of rapid improvement under the usual toxemia regimen. The moribund state of the patient is no contraindication to the use of the drug.6. Careful fluid and electrolyte studies should be maintained and all medication given intravenously if intractable edema is present and the oral route not available.
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