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Q: How long do you hold a chloroform rag over somewons mouth until their safely unciouncious?
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How does one apply chloroform and for how long?

Firmly hold a chloroform rag over the mouth and nose of your subject for 10 to 15 seconds.


Can you make a person unconcious by spraying chloroform?

No,it needs to be applied on a rag so you can cover the persons nose and mouth so that is all they will be breathing.


Who invented chloroform as a anaesthetic?

Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr is reputed to be the first person to use anaesthetic. The invention of anaesthetic, also called narcosis, is not that old. The first successful operation under anaesthetic was carried out in 1847. On that occasion chloroform was used. This method was slightly more effective than the ether that had previously also been used as an anaesthetic. Chloroform was used mainly by dentists to alleviate the patient's pain. For this purpose special anaesthetic masks were invented. The oldest known anaesthetic masks is that of the Amsterdam dentist Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr. Under the mouth and nose sections are sponges which hold the chloroform. This slowly anaesthetises the patient and keeps him under narcosis. Once the patient is unconscious the flap can be removed from the mouth and the operation can begin.


Why do kidnappers use chloroform on rags?

Well, it wouldn't work in real life because it takes several minutes for the chloroform to take effect and if the kidnapper uses too much, they would end up killing the person. In the movies, it is always on rags because they have to make sure the person breathes it in so they cover the mouth and nose.


Is mouth wash an antiseptic or a disinfectant?

If you have to use a 'mouth wash' , you are not eating enough fruit (vegetative matter). Eating fruits at the end of a meal will clean you mouth and keep your breath 'sweet'.

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How does one apply chloroform and for how long?

Firmly hold a chloroform rag over the mouth and nose of your subject for 10 to 15 seconds.


Can you make a person unconcious by spraying chloroform?

No,it needs to be applied on a rag so you can cover the persons nose and mouth so that is all they will be breathing.


How do you numb mouth using house hold products?

You can do this safely with the application of a SMALL amount of oil of cloves.


Who invented chloroform as a anaesthetic?

Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr is reputed to be the first person to use anaesthetic. The invention of anaesthetic, also called narcosis, is not that old. The first successful operation under anaesthetic was carried out in 1847. On that occasion chloroform was used. This method was slightly more effective than the ether that had previously also been used as an anaesthetic. Chloroform was used mainly by dentists to alleviate the patient's pain. For this purpose special anaesthetic masks were invented. The oldest known anaesthetic masks is that of the Amsterdam dentist Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr. Under the mouth and nose sections are sponges which hold the chloroform. This slowly anaesthetises the patient and keeps him under narcosis. Once the patient is unconscious the flap can be removed from the mouth and the operation can begin.


Why do kidnappers use chloroform on rags?

Well, it wouldn't work in real life because it takes several minutes for the chloroform to take effect and if the kidnapper uses too much, they would end up killing the person. In the movies, it is always on rags because they have to make sure the person breathes it in so they cover the mouth and nose.


Which Alkali Metals can you safely put in your mouth?

In a word 'NONE'. They are all highly reactive, and will immediately react with the moisture/water content in your mouth. This will produce an alkali, which will immediately alter the pH of your mouth. Oral pH is 6.3 to 7.6 .; Alkalis will raise this above 7.6 .


Who invented anaesthetics?

Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr is reputed to be the first person to use anaesthetic. The invention of anaesthetic, also called narcosis, is not that old. The first successful operation under anaesthetic was carried out in 1847. On that occasion chloroform was used. This method was slightly more effective than the ether that had previously also been used as an anaesthetic. Chloroform was used mainly by dentists to alleviate the patient's pain. For this purpose special anaesthetic masks were invented. The oldest known anaesthetic masks is that of the Amsterdam dentist Salomon Nathans Dentz Jr. Under the mouth and nose sections are sponges which hold the chloroform. This slowly anaesthetises the patient and keeps him under narcosis. Once the patient is unconscious the flap can be removed from the mouth and the operation can begin.


What were ancient Greece seaports?

Either a bay or river mouth which could provide shelter and loading and unloading facilities, and a place to safely draw up ships on the beach.


What is the chemical name of the drug through which a person take a cloth put drug in it and smell it through mouth?

There are several volatile liquid inhaled anesthetics that can be administered this way: ether, chloroform, ethylene, trichloroethylene, halothane, enflurane, methoxyflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane, etc.


What are the names of books where Nancy Drew is chloroformed?

Nancy is not chloroformed too much in the original series, she is usually knocked out by a blow to her head or Nancy faints for a variety of reasons. Nancy does get chloroformed, however, in Nancys Mysterious Letter when she is grabbed from behind by a strange girl who hold a chloroform soaked pad over Nancys nose and mouth and Nancy quickly blacks out. In the Nancy Drew files chloroform becomes the favourite way for the bad guys or girls to knock Nancy out


Does a baby cry only after umbilical cord is cut?

No, babies cry once their nose and mouth have been suctioned so that they can breathe the air around them. This is why babies can be safely delivered in water since they don't automatically start breathing.


When putting on a bridle can you put the bit into the horses mouth while they are yawning?

Yes you can! My mare yawns all the time when she sees the bridle coming. Its as if she is pretending to be tired. As long as you have the tongue under the bit and the horse accepts it safely it is OK to be put on.