Asepsis and antisepsis in abdominal surgery and gynaecology : for guidance in medical homes and private practice. / By H. MacNaughton-Jones.

  • MacNaughton-Jones, H. (Henry), 1844-1918.
Date:
1898
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Credit: Asepsis and antisepsis in abdominal surgery and gynaecology : for guidance in medical homes and private practice. / By H. MacNaughton-Jones. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHAPTER III. OPKRATING-ROOM IN PRIVATE HOME OR HOUSE {continued). Sterilization of appliances and dressings. Dry stove. Vapour sterilizer. Sterilization of gut and silk. Martin’s, Halsted’s, Bergmann’s, Hofmeister’s, and Ploward Kelly’s methods. Sterilization of sponges, iodoform gauze, drainage-tubes CHAPTER IV. PREPARATION OF SURGEON, ASSISTANTS, NURSES, AND PATIENT. Arms and hands. Different methods of sterilization. Pre- cautions in handling instruments. Preparation of the patient previous to operation. Douching of vagina during vaginal operation. Precautions regarding nurses. Rules to be observed by nurses before and during operation... CHAPTER V. OPERATION AND TOILETTE. Final preparation of abdomen. Protection of parts during operation. Closure of abdomen. Drainage. Subse- quent dressings. Attention to vulva, etc. Adjustable table-frame, etc. ... CHAPTER VI. NOTES ON THE PRACTICE OF CONTEMPORARIES. Methods at the Hopital Bichat. Terrier on asepsis and antisepsis. Doyen’s clinic. Formalin and chinosol as