On the operating table the epiglottis and pharynx are painted with 10 per cent solution of cocain.
2
If further anesthetization of the bronchial mucosa is required, cocain may be applied in the same manner through the bronchoscope.
3
When cocain is injected into a nerve trunk, we are told that an effectual physiologic "block" is produced.
4
The spasms were greatly relieved by cocain administered by the mouth, as much as 15 grains being given in twelve hours.
5
This may be done by making use of cocain in solution for the production of local anesthesia as in lameness of the phalanges.
6
An anesthetic solution of cocain or novocain may be applied to the metacarpal or metatarsal nerves and an entirely satisfactory examination is then possible.
7
Here it was discovered that he had been using quantities of codein and cocain, against the sale of which there were then no restrictions.
8
Cocain should never be used with children, and is of little use in esophagoscopy in adults.
9
Cocain is obtained from the leaves of the South American coca tree, but can be made artificially from coal-tar products.