Death from a Snake Bite (Krait Poisoning)

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  • K. G. Gharpurey
چکیده

potash permanganate. Antivenene was injected ana also injections of adrenalin and pituitrin were givenWhen the medical officer saw the boy 15 minutes after the bite the boy was fully conscious with staring eyesSoon after he had one vomit and gradually he bega*j to get drowsy. He could be roused and answere questions until 10-30 p.m. There was no paralysis 0 the legs and he could move his legs when asked }?_ At 10-30 p.m. he wanted to spit but could only briDe out with great difficulty some ropy saliva. Theie

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دوره 66  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2016