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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    chloride of calcium, three grains, chloride of potassium, one grain, water, twenty ounces at a temperature of ioo° F. On several occasions I have injected this into the peritoneal cavity With good results. The only apparatus em- ployed (Lancet* April 21st, 1883), was the cannula of an aspirator attached to a piece of india-rubber tubing, the fluid being allowed to run in by siphon action. MASSAGE. Massage is undoubtedly of value in the treat- ment of cases of acute and chronic poisoning. In acute chloral poisoning and poisoning by aconite it serves to maintain the temperature, Whilst in mercurial poisoning and chronic lead poisoning it does as much as anything to re- store the condition of the affected muscles. The best methods are effleurage and petrissage Combined, but in opium poisoning tapotement is of service. To be of any value it must be performed by a qualified person. Speaking from some experience I should say that it is one of the best modes of treatment for the morphine habit. It is undoubtedly useful in cases of chronic lead and chronic mercury
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