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

  • William Murrell
Date:
1887
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Credit: What to do in cases of poisoning / by William Murrell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Water), or of sulphate of zinc (a scruple in water), or of ipecacuanha wine (two table- spoonfuls in water) or ,a hypodermic injection of apomorphine (5 minims of B.P. solution). 2. Stimulants freely, brandy, spirits of chloroform, or sal volatile. If not retained dilute and inject into rectum. 3. Warmth to extremities by hot towels, or hot water-bottles. Friction with the warm hand. Massage. Mustard leaf or mustard poultice over the heart. 4. Keep the patient in the recumbent posi- tion. 5. Nitrite of Amyl. Inhalations of nitrite amyl. 6. Artificial respiration for two hours if necessary. ACONITE AND MORPHINE. How taken.—Not a common combination. Might be taken for suicidal purposes, or in a linament by mistake. Symptoms.—Would probably be those of Aconite poisoning, with coma and contracted pupils. Treatment.—1. Stomach-pump or Emetic