POISONS. 179 
Arsentc.—Acute arsenical poisoning may present at least 
two forms. In the one the symptoms are those of intense 
gastro-intestinal irritation. In the other the action of the 
poison seems to be concentrated upon the nervous symptoms, 
while the alimentary canal escapes. Treatment: Empty the 
stomach. If there has not been free vomiting, use as emetics 
mustard, sulphate of zinc; as antidotes, oxide of iron, mag- 
nesia, large draughts of oil or milk. 
BELLADONNA.—Symptoms: Dryness of throat; dilated pupils; 
rapid breathing; collapse. Treatment: Empty the stomach 
with emetics cr the stomach pump ; maintain respiration ; hot, 
then cold douche, flagellations, frictions, opium. Use catheter, 
if urine is retained ; vegetable astringents. 
CALABAR BEAN.—Symptoms: Depression of the heart, 
great muscular weakness, vomiting and purging. Treatment : 
empty the stomach, atropia in small doses, stimulants, fric- 
tions, Leat. 
CANTHARIDES (Spanish Flies)—Symptoms: Excessive 
pains and stricture in throat, violent genito-urinary symptoms. 
Treatment. Empty the stomach, milk and mucilaginous 
drinks. opium Ly the rectum ; avoid oils, as they dissolve the 
active principle of the fies. 
CHLORAL HyCRATE.—Treatment as in opium poisoning. 
CHLOROFORM AND ETHER. — Symptoms: Asphyxia. 
Treatment: Pienty of air. Dash alternately hot and cold 
water upon the face and chest. Artificial respiration. Keep the 
feet higher than the head. In artificial respiration, act with 
the patient and not against him. Keep the tongue well 
forward. Dry heat and frictions to aid circulation. Continue 
efforts if need be for two hours. When poisoning takes 
place through swallowing chloroform, the stomach-pump 
should be used, and afterwards treat the same as with 
narcotic poisoning. 
