222 DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. 



about forty-eight hours after the ouset of the disease from apoplexy 

 and paralysis. 



Therapeutics. Any of the narcotics can be used, and, as a 

 rule, produce good results. Here they use injections of morphia, 

 which wure first recommended by Siedamgrotzky; the quantity is 

 0.002 to 0.005 gm. of muriate of morphia diluted with water. 

 As a rule, a few minutes after the hypodermatic is administered, 

 the animal becomes quiet and rests easily. Inhalations of chloro- 

 form, chloral hydrate, bromide of potassium, etc., are also recom- 

 mended. Warm baths and friction produce relaxation of the 

 tense muscles. Valerianate of zinc in 0.5 gm. dose every two 

 hours. 



