Arsenic poisoning
The use of arsenic in ant poisons, herbicides, and insecticides affords the necessary contact with the poison by pets. Treatment was discussed in relation to two circumstances: very early poisoning in which the owner has observed ingestion of the arsenic, and when the signs of the poisoning are evident. Treatment for early ingestion involves emptying the stomach before the arsenic can pass in quantity into the intestine. This is followed with a 1% solution of sodium bicarbonate, with the administering of 3 to 6 mg of apomorphine. When signs of arsenic toxicity are already advanced, there is little advantage to be gained by either gastric lavage or administration of an emetic. The treatment then consists of the intramuscular administration of dimercaprol (BAL) at a dosage of 3 mg/lb of body weight three times a day until recovery. This is the specific antidote for arsenic. 1 reference.
- Research Organization:
- Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins
- OSTI ID:
- 6352174
- Journal Information:
- Curr. Vet. Ther.; (United States), Journal Name: Curr. Vet. Ther.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN CVTHD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CARBONATES
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DRUGS
ELEMENTS
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
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INGESTION
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RECOVERY
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STOMACH
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