[sogagg] Re: Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s ~ 1810s)

From: ken dorren <kdorren22@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:20:42 +0000

Ace - thank you for sharing.  I've got to ask and have to marvel at the same
time why and how they thought tobacco smoke in one's rectum would save a
drowned individual.  Obviously this practice, as far as I know, no longer
exists, except as noted in high levels of the government; but again, someone
thought it was profitable enough to make it, and dare I say did some test and
evaluation that it worked, amazing!  Times were scary back in the 1800's!
Glad I am living in these times.

Best, Shaft

Sent from my iPad

On Jan 11, 2017, at 5:04 PM, dwayne-kay
<dwayne-kay@xxxxxxx<mailto:dwayne-kay@xxxxxxx>> wrote:

SOGAGG Colleagues,
This is a screen shot from the Facebook page of my old shipmate Mel Purvis.  A
great history buff and self-styled philosopher.  Even though he attempted to
post of picture of this, apparently it didn't take.  Maybe that's for the
better.  Regardless, here we have yet another revelation of historical
significance.  I'm guessing this could win you a number of beer bets (but don't
try it on a SOGAGGer since we now all know it).
Cheers!
/Ace

<image001.jpg><https://www.facebook.com/melvin.purvissr>Melvin Purvis
Sr<https://www.facebook.com/melvin.purvissr>

The picture didn't post

Thought you would enjoy this educational moment.
Can you name this strange old tool?
Do you know what it is?

Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s ~ 1810s).
The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient's rectum for
various medical purposes, but primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims.
A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows
that forced the smoke into the rectum. The warmth of the smoke was thought to
promote respiration.
Doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase
"blowing smoke up your ass."
As you are most likely aware, this odd tool is still heavily used by all levels
of government.

References:
- [sogagg] Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s ~ 1810s)
  - From: dwayne-kay

[sogagg] Re: Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s ~ 1810s)

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