Memoranda on Poisons
Exploring the World of Toxic Substances: A Comprehensive Study on Poisons, Effects, Detection, and TreatmentBy Thomas Hawkes Tanner
Length4h 15m
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In "Memoranda on Poisons," Thomas Hawkes Tanner presents a meticulous examination of toxic substances, synthesizing scientific knowledge and practical insights into an accessible format. The book is characterized by its scholarly prose, rich with detailed observations and a commitment to empirical validation. Tanner interweaves historical anecdotes with contemporary findings, illustrating the evolution of toxicological understanding. By effectively paralleling the dangers posed by poisons with societal implications, Tanner opens a dialogue on ethics, safety, and public health in an age increasingly aware of the latent risks surrounding everyday substances. Thomas Hawkes Tanner, an esteemed figure in the medical community of the 19th century, was notably influenced by the burgeoning field of toxicology and his extensive research in medical practice. His background in medicine and keen interest in the intersection of chemistry and biology provided him with a distinctive lens through which to explore the realities of poisons. Tanner's observations and experiences, often grounded in the medical dilemmas of his time, drive the urgency found in the pages of this compelling volume. For anyone delving into the fields of medicine, toxicology, or environmental health, "Memoranda on Poisons" is an invaluable resource. Tanner's authoritative voice, coupled with his engaging style, provides readers not only with knowledge but also a deeper appreciation for the complexities of toxins in our lives. This work is essential for scholars and curious minds alike.
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GenreHealth and Wellness
Length4 hrs 15 mins
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Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2TOXICOLOGICAL MEMORANDA.
3INTRODUCTION.
4CHAPTER I.: DEFINITION AND MODE OF ACTION OF POISONS.
5CHAPTER II.: DIAGNOSIS OF POISONING—DUTIES OF THE PRACTITIONER.
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6CHAPTER III.: DUTIES OF THE PRACTITIONER—TREATMENT OF POISONING.
7CHAPTER IV.: DETECTION OF POISONS.
8CHAPTER V.: CLASSIFICATION OF POISONS.
9I.—CORROSIVES.
10CHAPTER VI.: THE CONCENTRATED MINERAL ACIDS.
11CHAPTER VII.: THE CORROSIVE VEGETABLE ACIDS.
12CHAPTER VIII.: THE CAUSTIC ALKALIES AND THEIR CARBONATES; POTASH, SODA, AMMONIA.
13II.—SIMPLE IRRITANTS.
14CHAPTER IX.: SALTS OF THE ALKALIES AND ALKALINE EARTHS.
15CHAPTER X.: SALTS OF THE METALS: ZINC—SILVER—TIN—BISMUTH—CHROME—IRON.
16CHAPTER XI.
17SIMPLE VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL IRRITANTS.
18VEGETABLE IRRITANTS.
19SIMPLE ANIMAL IRRITANTS.
20CHAPTER XII.: IRRITANT GASES.
21III.—SPECIFIC IRRITANT POISONS.
22CHAPTER XIII.
23SPECIFIC MINERAL IRRITANTS.: IODINE AND IODIDE OF POTASSIUM.
24CHAPTER XIV.: PHOSPHORUS.
25CHAPTER XV.: ARSENIC.
26CHAPTER XVI.: ANTIMONIAL COMPOUNDS.
27CHAPTER XVII.: MERCURY AND ITS COMPOUNDS.
28CHAPTER XVIII.: PREPARATIONS OF LEAD.
29CHAPTER XIX.: SALTS OF COPPER.
30CHAPTER XX. SPECIFIC VEGETABLE IRRITANTS.
31CHAPTER XXI. SPECIFIC ANIMAL IRRITANTS.: Cantharides (Spanish Flies).
32IV.—NEUROTIC POISONS.
33CHAPTER XXII. NARCOTICS.
34NEUROTICS, ACTING ON THE BRAIN AND PRODUCING SLEEP.: Opium.
35CHAPTER XXIII. ANÆSTHETICS.
36NEUROTICS ACTING ON THE BRAIN AND PRODUCING INSENSIBILITY.: CHLOROFORM—CHLORAL—BICHLORIDE OF METHYLENE—ETHER—AMYLENE—NITROUS OXIDE.
37CHAPTER XXIV. INEBRIANTS.
38NEUROTICS ACTING ON THE BRAIN AND PRODUCING INTOXICATION.: ALCOHOL—NITRO-BENZOLE—COCCULUS INDICUS—FUNGI, ETC.
39CHAPTER XXV. DELIRANTS.
40NEUROTICS ACTING ON THE BRAIN AND PRODUCING DELIRIUM.: HYOSCYAMUS—BELLADONNA—STRAMONIUM—DATURA ALBA—NIGHTSHADE.
41CHAPTER XXVI. CONVULSIVES.
42NEUROTICS PRODUCING CONVULSIONS.: NUX VOMICA—BRUCIA—STRYCHNIA.
43CHAPTER XXVII. HYPOSTHENISANTS.
44NEUROTICS PRODUCING DEATH BY SYNCOPE.: ACONITE—PRUSSIC ACID.
45CHAPTER XXVIII. DEPRESSANTS.
46NEUROTICS PRODUCING MARKED DEPRESSION OF THE HEART’S ACTION.: DIGITALIS—CALABAR BEAN—TOBACCO—HEMLOCK.
47CHAPTER XXIX. ASPHYXIANTS.: NOXIOUS GASES, PRODUCING NEUROTIC SYMPTOMS.
48CHAPTER XXX. ABORTIVES.: SUBSTANCES PRODUCING ABORTION.
49APPENDIX.
50ANTIMONY.
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