What to do in cases of poisoning / by William Murrell.

  • William Murrell
Date:
1897
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Credit: What to do in cases of poisoning / by William Murrell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    more diffusely. Its earliest manifestation is on the head but soon it spreads all over the body following the course of the greater nerve tracks. Butyl-chloral-hy- drate even in moderate medicinal doses may also excite an erythema. Arsenic brings on an eczema, or a rash like scarlet fever. Antimony is followed by a pustular rash, like small-pox. Bromide of Potassium produces an acne which may go on to the formation of boils or ulcers. It is seen chiefly on the face and back. Iodide of Potassium may be followed by papules quickly becoming pustular and resembling acne, or by a petechial rash. Antipyrin causes an urticaria commencing on the inner side of the thighs and ex- tending over the abdomen. It is accom- panied by itching. Salicylic Acid may be followed by diffuse erythema with cedema of the eyelids. Copaiba may induce an urticaria beginning usually on the hands in the form of bright red discrete stains, gradually spreading all over the body and accompanied by itching and tingling.
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