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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    “Absolute alcohol” is alcohol free from water; “ proof spirit ” is a mixture of spirit and water, containing 49-24 per cent, of alcohol, i.e., half and half; every half per cent, of alcohol above this corresponds to one degree over-proof; “ methylated spirit ” is spirit mixed with ten per cent, of wood naphtha. Percentage of alcohol in some common alcoholic drinks:— Brandy 53, Rum 53, Whiskey 53—54, Gin, 51, Port 20—25, Sherry 15—19, Burgundy 13—14, Claret 10—17, Hock 8—10, Strong Ale 6, Stout 6, Porter 4, Small Beer 1. Symptoms.—Usually appear at once, at all events within an hour. Confusion of thought, giddiness, inability to stand or walk, tottering gait, vacant expression, face flushed but may be pale, conjunctivas congested, lips livid, breath alcoholic, skin covered with sweat, pupils dilated and fixed, but may be con- tracted, convulsions, stupor, coma and death. Remission of symptoms not uncommon, with death quite suddenly some hours, or even days, after apparent recovery. Diagnosis.—Often difficult. Most likely to be confounded with apoplexy, concussion of brain or opium poisoning. History of case and examination of head for marks of violence
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