The Symptoms and Treatment of Snake-Bite in India, With Special Mention of Dr. A. Mueller's Subcutaneous Injection of Strychnine, Based on the Consideration of 37 Cases
| Title | The Symptoms and Treatment of Snake-Bite in India, With Special Mention of Dr. A. Mueller's Subcutaneous Injection of Strychnine, Based on the Consideration of 37 Cases |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1895 |
| Authors | Duke, J |
| Journal | Indian Medical Gazette |
| Volume | 30 |
| Pagination | 209-217 |
| Type of Article | Journal Article |
| Accession Number | PR0000397 |
| Abstract | Gives Mueller's views about the treatment of snake bite; quotes Fayrer's opinion of strychnine as an antidote to snake poison; reviews results in 37 cases of snake bite treated with strychnine injections - 10 of Dr. Banerjee's cases, 11 cases published in the Indian Medical Gazette and 17 cases treated at dispensaries in the Bhopawar Agency; overall case fatality rate of 32.4%; strychnine cannot be considered a certain cure but should still be used. |