Ohio College of Dental Surgery - Alethian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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MATERIA MEDIQA LAT! N NAMI'IsAIATERIA M EDICOSU M. CHEMICAL SYMBOLSWCFQ I7 MEZ3. tNot 019551211, and never will beJ Synonyms-Craniosum Impenetrosum, Antimemorium and Dental Studentsi Delight. Preparation-It is prepared by a complicated process, known to the ancients tHippocrates having first prepared in, but unknown at the present day. This compound be- comes oicl with age and has to be rcdistilled every ten years. Description-It is a hard, amorphous subject, with a pungent odor, very tasteless and remains dry under all conditions. It is insoluble in the cerebro-spinal fluids. It burns readily tthis has been proven by simple methods after state board examsq, but does not support combus- tion or life, except simple life in the twist house. Although it is omnipresent tduring the termy, it is difficult to obtain and more diflicult to keep when it is caught. Dose-Four or five pages twice a week, taken before retiring and upon arising, There is no adjuvant nor cors rective known. Physiological Action :h Externalza It cannot be absorbed by the unbroken skin. It is a Ill caustic. It is disinfectant, as it instantly destroys certain bacteria as the Bacillus hapiigoluckiis, Restococcus and Streptoccoccus dilatorius intercellularis. Internats Digestive Tractslt paralyzes peristaltic movements and diminishes the secretions. It is indigestible and is not acted upon by the gastric or any other juice. Circulation-It is a heart depressant, causing that sinking feeling; the blood pressure, however, is raised. Bloodslt is a blood coagulant, liberating fibrin by refiex action. To think of it makes oneis blood run cold. RespirationsCausc-s the respiration to take the form of long drawn sighs and loud manifestations such as groans, accompanied by facial distortions, Nervous SystemsVVhen taken in moderate doses it is a limited stimulant, causing intermittent studious activity. In large doses it is a depressant. it is the best hypnotic we have. If taken frequently, Causes loss of memory and abolition of reHex action.

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SkineA diaphoretic, Gaming :1 cold perspiration to appear when an effort is made to assimilate it. Special Senses-mEfforts to introduce it by the auditory apparatus are of no avail, as it is immediately excreted by the other ear. It is a mydriatic and an irritant t0 the optic nerves. Toxicology 1e Acute Poisoning-Large doses have caused the most alarming symptoms, blues, lassitude, general malice, nausea; non compus mentus, and collapse followed by stoppage of the clock. TreatmenteTreat on general principles. Do not use a stomach pump. Give stimulants such as Wilsonts or Hunter's mixtures, but never hypodermically, as it wontt do any good that way. Chronic Poisoningels altogether too common, due to the large and frequent doses given by professors of 111ateria medica. It does not, however, act as an accm-nulative poison, as it does not require any effort to excrete it, but by repeated attacks upon the system it causes a general de- rangement. u; SymptomsewEntiz-e change in moral perceptions; the 5tudent will swear: he and Cheat during recitations, neglect his duties and his temperature undergoes a compietc change. thtc how these terrible symptoms resemble those of chronic opium poisoningj Most of the SymptomS of acute poisoning are also present. Mast of the symp- toms are subjective as the student tries to hide the nbjectipe symptoms from the examiner. TreatmentePrevcntive treatment, but t'thaHs up to the prof. ! Unless the size of the lesson is cut down, all treat- ment is hopeless, and, in severe cases, imlation in sanitar riums may be necessary. Therapeuticsw I Used generally for hfcuts? As a hpynotic it has no equal. and its effect is more lasting and difficult to shake off. Acts as a tonic by a peculiar indirect action, causing a desire for more air, thusl stimulating oxygcnosis. Given to stimulate the. action of the nerve cetls 0f the cerebrum 0f studious students, but should not be given often nor in large doses, as it will destroy studious habits. In passing it might be well to state that solutions of 75 per cent or over KRAATZ, '07 are necessary-in CanlS.