MAN'S STRANGE DEATH.
Although a man's heart stopped during an operation and massage had no effect, he continued to breathe for five or six minutes, it was stated At an inquest at Hammersmith a few weeks ago. He had to undergo an operation and a local anaesthetic and chloroform were given. A doctor said death was due to heart failure, consequent on the effect of the anaesthetic, and a verdict of death by misadventuro was recorded.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19720, 20 August 1927, Page 2 (Supplement)
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76MAN'S STRANGE DEATH. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19720, 20 August 1927, Page 2 (Supplement)
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