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

  • William Murrell
Date:
1884
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Credit: What to do in cases of poisoning / by William Murrell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    His information will probably be unreliable, but you may get a hint that will enable you to de- cide at once on a plan of action. Go straight to your patient and do not waste time in talking to his friends. Make your diagnosis as quickly as you can, and commence treatment at once. If in doubt you will probably not be far wrong in giving a hypodermic injection of apomorphia or some other good emetic. Order at once everything you are likely to require and send for anything you may have forgotten, so that there may be as little delay as possible. If the room is full of people get rid of them or they will hamper your movements. Do not try to turn them out or they will make a scene and add to your troubles, but give them some- thing to do—tell them to go and make coffee for example. If you notice vomited matter put it in a cupboard or other safe place, \vhen you have time; it may be wanted. Take charge of any bottles there may be about, even if they are empty. Time is of the utmost importance but try and avoid all appearance of hurry and give your orders quietly and calmly. Never regard a case as hopeless. In every
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