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POISONS ACTING ON THE SPINAL 

 CORD. 



CONVULSIVES. 



Symptoms. — Clonic (intermittent) spasms, extending from 

 above downwards. Opisthotonos very violent ; but trismus 

 (lock-jaw) rare. Swallowing spasmodic. Death, usually, in less 

 than three hours, or rapid recovery. 



Treatment (Immediate :) 

 Emetic and Stomach Tabe. Tannin. 



Chloral Hydrate, five grains subcutaneously, repeated if neces- 

 sary. Chloroform inhalation. Artificial respiration. 



Potassium Bromide, one drachm in water every half-hour. 

 Morphia (?). 



(Later :) 

 Demulcents (swallowed and injected). 

 Castor Oil. Chloroform inhalation if convulsions return. 



