The Revair Aerosphore in Curare Paralysis and Its Possible Service in Respiratory Embarrassment Due To Poliomyelitis
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Curare and curare-like products in cataract surgery.
Bernard (1865) reported that curare causes paralysis by its action on the myoneural junction of striated muscles by nullifying the action of acetyl choline on individual muscle fibres. It has no action on sensory nerves nor on the central nervous system. In low doses the general muscle tone is quietened, a mild paresis follows, and finally complete paralysis occurs, indicating that the interfer...
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