Use of Orally Administered Desiccated Thyroid in Production of Traumatic Shock

Abstract

Summary

The authors found that prolonged manipulation of the intestines of normal anesthetized dogs, does not produce shock. However, when dogs are fed .4 g of desiccated thyroid per kg of body weight per day for 1 week, these animals on manipulation of the intestines from 15 to 20 minutes, go into shock quite readily.

We wish to thank Dr. Carlson for his interest and advice during the course of these experiments.