TY - JOUR T1 - OBSERVATIONS ON EXPERIMENTAL SPINAL ANESTHESIA JF - Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics JO - J Pharmacol Exp Ther SP - 151 LP - 162 VL - 47 IS - 2 AU - E. FALKNER HILL AU - A. D. MACDONALD Y1 - 1933/02/01 UR - http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/47/2/151.abstract N2 - The effects of the introduction of local anesthetics into the cerebrospinal fluid of the cat are described and discussed in relation to the problems of spinal anesthesia. it is shown that the incidence of a dangerously toxic action is always, in the long run, on the respiratory system, although circulatory depression may contribute. In the cat adequate and timely artificial respiration serves as a reliable antidote to novocain poisoning. ER -