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D Fenwick

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PubMed1991

Infants and atropine: a dangerous mixture.

Colic in infants is a common but short-lived problem. Many different theories and treatment for this distressing ailment have been tried over the years, yet the definitive cure remains elusive. Although the risks associated with the use of atropine and its derivatives are well known, they are still prescribed by some in the management of colic. We report a case of serious side effects from the treatment of colic with an atropine containing mixture, in which an error in preparation was identified. In view of the potential for serious toxicity resulting from either inappropriate prescription, preparation or administration, alternative methods of treatment should be employed.

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PubMed1978

Parturient paresis of cows: blood glucose levels.

During 1967, 1968 and 1969, blood samples were taken from 83 cows affected by parturient paresis. Whole blood glucose estimations were made on these samples. The range was 1.33 to 10.22 mmol/1 with an average of 3.94 mmol/1. Eighteen cows known to have been affected less than 4 hours had average levels of 3.06 +/- 1.11 mmol/1. All (except one) "previously untreated" cows with levels less than 3.33 mmol/1 were on their feet within 10 minutes whereas cows with higher levels than this had a 28.6% delayed recovery rate. The evidence suggests that low levels have no clinical significance but that higher levels are significant in that they occur as a result of prolongation of attacks of parturient paresis.

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