Volume 2

Practical observations on the uterine hemorrhage; with remarks on the management of the placenta / [John Burns].

  • Burns, John, 1774-1850
Date:
1807
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Credit: Practical observations on the uterine hemorrhage; with remarks on the management of the placenta / [John Burns]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    in this manner to extract. ‘These at- tempts may. be occasionally repeated ; and, if cautiously performed, will give no uneasiness, except what may result from the consequent expulsive motion of the uterus. If, however, within an hour and an half, or two heurs at far- thest, from the delivery of the child, there be no prospect of expulsion, I should think it requisite to introduce the hand, and press on the placenta. ‘This generally stimulates to contrac- tion; but if it should not, the hand is nery carefully to be insinuated betwixt the placenta and uterus, so as to detach it, and bring it into the hollow of the hand. This, however, will not often be necessary, for most frequently the presence of the hand effects both sepa- ration and expulsion. Sometimes, even the introduction of two fingers to make