Syllabus of the lectures on medical jurisprudence and on the treatment of poisoning & suspended animation : delivered in the University of Virginia / by Professor Dunglison.

  • Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869.
Date:
1827
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Credit: Syllabus of the lectures on medical jurisprudence and on the treatment of poisoning & suspended animation : delivered in the University of Virginia / by Professor Dunglison. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    form to produce fatal effects—this idea contra- dicted by experience. 101. Peculiar effects of mercury when intro- duced into the system—increased flow of saliva —the gums sore and tender—a coppery taste perceptible in the mouth—breath offensive— when given to a greater extent, the soft parts swell—teeth become loose and even fall out- deglutition and speech are impeded--saliva flows copiously and incessantly, and sometimes parts of the tongue, fauces, &c. come away. Under these symptoms individuals have sometimes died. These effects readily produced by corrosive sublimate--remarks on its use as medicine. 102. When administered to the extent of two or three grains is an escharotic or corrosive poi- son—the following are the symptoms—styptic and metallic taste in the mouth, with a sense of con- striction about the fauces, and burning heat in the throat—excruciating pain in the region of the stomach—severe vomiting, frequently of blood—redness and swelling of the countenance, sparkling appearance in the eyes, accompanied by contraction of the pupils—tumefaction and painful tenderness of the abdomen, increased on pressure. Pulse usually quick, small and hard- breathing difficult—surface of the body hot- convulsive motions of the muscles—cramps in the limbs—diarrhoea—suppression of urine -often severe salivation—anxiety and cold sweats. The-