TREATING NARCOTIC POISON
Tn the case of irritants fjive olive or salad oil or medicinal paraffin or demulcent drinks, such as barley water or gruel, all of which will relieve pain. There is one exception. No oil should be given in phospnorus poisoning. In cases of narcotic poisoning, if the patient threatens to go to sleep, keep aim awake bv walking him about and slapping his face, neck and chest with a wet towel. Give strong black coffee freely. If the patient is in a state of delirium promptly give an emetic, and if in a state of convulsions, givs an emetic and apply artificial respiration between the convulsions. In all cases give milk, raw eggs beaten up with milk or water, cream and flour beaten up together, or strong tea. ' shock and collapse by keeping the patient warm and quiet.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21640, 4 November 1933, Page 7 (Supplement)
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