Abstract
Conclusions
(1) Tincture of iodine injected into the pericardial sac is rapidly absorbed, as indicated by the presence of iodides in the urine. (2) Tincture of iodine injected in the pericardial sac effects a gradual rise in blood pressure with an increase in pulse pressure. There is also a temporary decrease in intestinal activity, which occurs after section of the vagi, and is also obtained by intravenous injection of the iodine. (3) The M.L.D. of tincture of iodine injected intravenously, when given at the rate of 0.1 cc of tincture of iodine per kg of body weight every 5 minutes, is 1 cc per kg of body weight. (4) Ten cc (1 dose), and 16 cc given in divided doses of tincture of iodine in the pericardial sac were not lethal.
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