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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    Should it be found necessary to undertake systematic treatment the following general indications may be followed :— 1. Place the patient Under favourable hy- gienic conditions. If a town dweller arrange for him to be taken in at a country house or at the seaside. 2. He should not be alone but should have the benefit of congenial socieiy. Young peo- ple in a house are a decided advantage and the influence of female companionship in the case of a man is not to be neglected. 3. He should be encouraged to take exercise and to find some occupation or hobby to oc- cupy his thoughts. As much time as possibly should be passed in the open air. Walking, driving, riding, lawn-tennis, billiards, and digging potatoes, all have their uses. 4. The cooking should be good and above all varied. You will never cure a man of any- thing unless you feed him well and properly. Stimulants should be given at meals but are not admissible in the intervals. Tobacco smoking in moderation often proves beneficial. 5. A dose of half a drachm of bromide of sodium may be given at bedtime. 6. The dose of opium should be reduced
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