The “Scandinavian method” of treating barbiturate poisoning is presented. As a result of close and constant attention to the support of vital function (the cardiovascular system, respiration, renal function, electrolyte homeostasis) and the prevention of infection, the mortality rate from barbiturate poisoning in our clinics has been brought down to 1.5 per cent whereas previously it was over 10 per cent. The details of this method, the history of its development, and the basis of its use are explained.
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Clemmesen et al. (1961) studied this question.