Kerosolenum

[One of the lighter products (probably the lightest) obtained by distillation from the crude oil obtained from Albatite from Nova Scotia, Kerosolene being the trade name given by the "Downer Kerosene Oil Company." Nearly or quite identical with " Gasolene,'' the Lightest oil from Petroleum. — Allen.] Solution in Rectified Spirit.

Clinical

Ansesthesisu Convulsions. Ecstasy. Laughter.

Characteristics p. 171

The effects of Kreosot have been observed on wx)rkmeny and also experiments have been made with it for the purpose of testing its anaesthetic properties. It causes a pleasurable kind of intoxication, but too much muscular rigidity, asphyxia, and intermittent pulse to render it a safe anaesthetic. Laughter was noticed in two cases, and this should prove an indication in some kinds of delirium and insanity. The symptoms are > in open air. BfiBi&iXBA.— Compare : Petrol., Paratt., Benzin.

Mind p. 171

On breathing the vapour one seems to float away into a wavy maze with a sense of complete loneliness ; there seems but one object in the universe, oneself ; on recovery, the first object seen seems the only other object. — Laughed (after tooth extraction) and only felt he had had a pleasant dream. — Lost himself, bat was inclined to laugh and would not keep still.

Head p. 171

Peculiar lightness of head. — Slight headache.

Eyes p. 171

Eyes a little unnaturally open and staring.

Face p. 171

Momentary dusky redness of face at each convulsion (as in epilepsy).

Chest p. 171

During the convulsions breathing somewhat checked by rid contraction of chest muscles.

Heart p. 171

Pulse: accelerated; intermittent; volume diminished during insensibility.

Limbs p. 171

Weakness of the limbs.

Generalities p. 171

Moderate convulsions.— More muscular rigor than usual in favourable anaesthesia. — Partially or wholly insensible, but rapidly recovers when brought into open air. — Insensibility complete, though eyes not closed.

Fever p. 171

Some sweating. [Kino is the name of various astringent gums, obtained from several plants, principally Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino) and P. erinaceus (African Kino). These belong to the N. O, Leguminosae. Under the name of '' Kino Australiense '' Allen gives symptoms of ''Red gum." These are nearly identical with those obtained by F. Opp, and recorded under Angophora (which see). Lippe gives under Kino (origin not stated) '•Stitches in ear (r.). — &ippuration after inflammation of ear."]