A ligature was applied above the wound; the two
injuries made by the fangs were enlarged by a bistoury; ammonia
and the actual cautery were applied; large doses of whiskey were
repeated frequently, the constitution of the patient being broken
and poor. Vomiting soon came on but was stopped without trouble,
and there were doubts from the beginning as to his recovery. The
swelling of the hand and arm gradually increased, showing the
particular livid and yellowish tint following the bites of
poisonous snakes. A blister was applied to the bitten finger,
tincture of iodin used, and two ounces of whiskey given every two
hours until inebriety was induced. The pulse, which was very much
reduced at first, gained gradually under the influence of
stimulants; two grains of opium were given at night, the patient
slept well, and on the next day complained only of numbness in
the arm. The swelling had extended as far as the shoulder-joint,
and the blood, which was very fluid, was incessantly running from
the wound. Carbolic acid and cerate were applied to the arm, with
stimulants internally. On the 15th his condition was good, the
swelling had somewhat augmented, there was not so much lividity,
but the yellowish hue had increased.
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