What to do in cases of poisoning.

  • Murrell, William, 1853-1912.
Date:
1907
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Credit: What to do in cases of poisoning. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    His information will probably be unreliable, but you may get a hint that will enable you to decide at once on a plan of action. Go straight to j'our patient and do not waste time in talking to the 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 lij'podermic injection of apomorphine or some otlier good emetic. Order at once everything you are likely' to require and send for anything you maj' 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 youi 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 coflee, for example. If you notice vomited matter, put it in a cup- board or other safe place when you have time; it may be wanted. Take charge of any bottles that may be about, even if they are empt}'. Time is of the utmost importance, but try and avoid all appearance of hurry and give your orders quietly and calmly.