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speaks of recovery from a crocodile-bite. Dudgeon reports two
cases of animal-bites, both fatal, one by a bear, and the other
by a camel. There is mention of a compound dislocation of the
wrist-joint from a horse-bite. Fayrer speaks of a wolf-bite of
the forearm, followed by necrosis and hemorrhage, necessitating
ligature of the brachial artery and subsequent excision of the
elbow-joint.
Injuries from Lightning.--The subject of lightning-stroke, with
its diverse range of injuries, is of considerable interest, and,
though not uncommon, the matter is surrounded by a veil of
superstition and mystery. It is well known that instantaneous or
temporary unconsciousness may result from lightning-stroke.
Sometimes superficial or deep burns may be the sole result, and
again paralysis of the general nerves, such as those of sensation
and motion, may be occasioned. For many years the therapeutic
effect of a lightning-stroke has been believed to be a
possibility, and numerous instances are on record. The object of
this article will be to record a sufficient number of cases of
lightning-stroke to enable the reader to judge of its various
effects, and form his own opinion of the good or evil of the
injury.
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