Case of Attempted Suicide, by Precipitation from Clifton Suspension Bridge

ingly collapsed, pulseless at both wrists, face pale and anxious, lips livid. She could, however, be roused to give her name, and attempted to sit up, but sank back and nearly fainted. On being placed in bed, complained of pain in the chest, and of the extreme coldness of her limbs. Hot bottles and blankets were applied, and brandy swallowed without difficulty. The condition of collapse, with weak pulse and constant shivering, persisted in a marked degree for about one hour