Treatment of Poisoning by Cocaine
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a horizontal position in order to prevent syncope, and his face bathed in cold water. If convulsions come on cold should be applied. If asphyxia is present flagellation, massage and artificial respiration are resorted to, and if the respiration depends upon the tetanic contraction of the respiratory muscles inhalations of chloroform are employed. For the intense pallor it is well to give inhalations of nitrite of amyl. Should these means be insufficient, it may be well to administer strong coffee
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