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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    lost sight of, especially in dealing with such drugs as opium, alcohol, arsenic, and corrosive sublimate. In many of the recorded cases the exact quantity taken is not known, whilst in others the strength of the preparation is not given. Amongst the most energetic toxic agents are Aconitine (gr. Digitaline (gr. J), Hydrocyanic acid (gr. i.), Strychnine (gr. i.-ii.), Nitro-Benzol, and above all some of the animal poisons. THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF CASES OF POISONING. Should the patient die, what are you to do ? If you suspect foul play leave no stone un- turned to bring the guilty parties to justice. Place yourself in the murdered man’s position, and act for him. Do not leave the house till the case is in the hands of the police. Take charge of vomited matter, bottles, instruments, &c., and lock them up. In case of accidents or suicide it is not in- cumbent on you to act the part of a police officer. If you are called in to a case of attempted
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