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1. IOR/P/526 Sep 1874 nos 52-53

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IOR/P/526 Sep 1874 nos 52-53
Title:
Correspondence regarding experiments made in the Province of Sind with Mr Richardson's alleged remedy for snake-bite
Scope & Content:
Correspondence regarding the secret remedy, including a table providing details of 43 people treated for snake-bite.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1874-Sep 1874
Extent:
4 pages

2. IOR/P/526 Sep 1873 no 06

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IOR/P/526 Sep 1873 no 06
Title:
Treatment of snake-bite by means of the injection of ammonia
Scope & Content:
Report by A H Hilson, Civil Surgeon at Moradabad, reporting on his experience of injecting ammonia to treat snake-bite, as recommended by Prodfessor Halford. Hilson comments on Dr Fayrer's method of using artificial respiration in cases of cobra bite.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1873-Sep 1873
Extent:
6 pages

3. IOR/P/526 Sep 1873 nos 40-42

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IOR/P/526 Sep 1873 nos 40-42
Title:
A dozen of the most venomous snakes to be found in Australia required for the Committee appointed to test the efficacy of artificial respiration in cases of snake-bite
Scope & Content:
Specimens required for further testing, based on the work of Dr Fayrer - India, recommending the use of artificial respiration - and Dr Halford - Australia, recommending the injection of liqour ammonia.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1873-Sep 1873
Extent:
3 pages

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