If a proper evacuation takes place after the concoction, and the fever
is resolved by the critical evacuation; if the patient is freed from
all other symptoms; if his colour has improved in proportion to the
evacuation; if his pulse has become more regular, and his strength
better in rising out of bed; and, what is the most salutary symptom of
all, if these are accompanied by repose of the constitution, this may be
pronounced to be the best possible crisis. If any of these be wanting,
the goodness of the crisis will diminish proportionally to the force of
the diminution.
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COMMENTARY. This requires no Commentary. See, however, more fully, Galen
and Rhases (l. c.)