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

  • Murrell, William, 1853-1912.
Date:
1897
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Credit: What to do in cases of poisoning / by William Murrell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    patient had revived sufficiently to swallow some hot strong coffee. She was all right next day, but had it not been for the antidote case and the fact that everything was at hand, I am afraid it would have gone badly with her. A small battery is often useful and in cases of poisoning by nitric acid or by ammonia, tracheotomy instruments may be required. In cases of prolonged insensibility the bladder should be empted by a catheter. THE STOMACH-PUMP. Every doctor should have a stomach-pump, or what is better, a stomach-tube. It may not be wanted for years, but it may be wanted to- morrow, and a life, or many lives, may depend on its being at hand. A stomach-pump with flute key action and everything complete, may be obtained for £2 or less, and any one can use it. The great point to remember is to fi 1 the stomach with water before trying to empty it. The stomach should not only be emptied, but thoroughly washed out. Antidotes are best introduced in this way. In cases of