Part 45

—— examined by Dumas, and named chloroform, 27

—— called chloroformyl in London Pharmacopœia, 28

—— mode of preparation of, 28–9

—— chemical and physical properties of, 29–30

—— adulterations of, 30–2

—— effects of, mixed with alcohol, 31

Chloroform, how to be preserved, 32

—— properties of vapour of, 32

—— quantity of vapour of, taken up by air at various temperatures, 33, 68

—— effects of inhalation of vapour of, at different temperatures, 34

—— physiological effects of, 34

—— a narcotico-irritant, 34

—— degrees of narcotism from, 35–43

—— symptoms during first degree, 35–37; second degree, 37–38; third degree, 38–42; fourth and fifth degrees, 42–43

—— effects on the heart of a sudden overdose of, 43

—— produces post-mortem rigidity, 43

—— effects of, on pulse, 43, 44, 77, 89

—— action of, on the nervous system, 44–45

—— effects of, during an operation, 45

—— varying effects of, on patients, 45–8

—— circumstances which influence or modify its effects, 48

—— influence of age in modifying effects of, 49–50

—— effects of, as regards strength or debility, 50

—— effects when given slowly, 50

—— effects of, in hysteria, 50–2

—— effects of, in epilepsy, 52

—— effects of, during menstrual period, 53

—— effects of, during pregnancy, 53