A Case of Hysterical Coma Successfully Treated by Stimulants
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C?She9couid swallow a little quantity of liquid, not more than two drams at a time. , . , Strychnia in tablet was injected hypodermically and a mustard plaster on the cervica vertebra wa applled b t no sensation was found within half an hour Free application of liniment of ammonia on the whole body and hot fomentation by bottles filled with hot water on the upper and lower extremity were continued. Stimulants with ether and brandy and strychnia was given at nieht every two hours. Little sensation was felt on the following morning. On the 14th January the.patient came to normal condition. She could take medicine and diet. She is now qjute well. ^
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