On Snake-Poison: Its Action and Its Antidote by A. Mueller
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| Author | Mueller, A. |
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| Title | On Snake-Poison: Its Action and Its Antidote |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "On Snake-Poison: Its Action and Its Antidote" by A. Mueller is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the nature of snake venom and presents a treatment method utilizing strychnine as a potent antidote, emphasizing the need for thorough understanding and careful administration in emergencies. It addresses the widespread implications of snakebite treatment for medical practitioners and laypersons in snake-prone regions. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on the history and failures of previous antidote research in the field of snake venom. The author recounts the challenges faced by medical professionals, critiques the reliance on animal experimentation, and introduces his revolutionary strychnine approach, which he argues has shown remarkable success in treating snakebite victims. Highlighting the importance of scientific understanding, he calls for systematic observation and collaboration among practitioners, aiming to improve treatment methodologies and ultimately save lives from the effects of snake poisoning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Poisonous snakes -- Venom -- Physiological effect |
| Subject | Antidotes |
| Subject | Strychnine |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32947 |
| Release Date | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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