The urgent symptoms are those of suffocation.
Inhalation of the fumes of strong ammonia may lead to death from
capillary bronchitis or broncho-pneumonia. Death may result from
inflammation of the larynx and lungs. When swallowed in solution, the
symptoms are similar to those of soda and potash.
_Post-Mortem Appearances._--Similar to other corrosives.
_Method of Extraction from the Stomach._--The contents of the stomach,
etc., must be first distilled, the gas being conveyed into water free
from ammonia.
_Tests._--Nessler's reagent is the most delicate, a reddish-brown colour
or precipitate being produced, but ammonia may be recognized by its
pungent odour, dense fumes given off with hydrochloric acid, and strong
alkaline reaction.
_Treatment._--Vinegar and water. Other treatment according to symptoms.
_Fatal Dose._--One drachm of strong solution.
_Fatal Period (Shortest)._--Four minutes.
XVI.--INORGANIC IRRITANTS
=Nitrate of Potassium (Nitre, Saltpetre)--Bitartrate of Potassium (Cream
of Tartar)--Alum (Double Sulphate of Alumina and Potassium)--Chlorides
of Lime, Sodium, and Potassium.=--All these are irritant drugs, and give
the usual symptoms.
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