The practice of midwifery.

  • Galabin, Alfred Lewis, 1843-1913.
Date:
1910
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Credit: The practice of midwifery. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHAPTEE XXIX. Axo:malies of the Pelvis. PAGE Enlarged pelvis.—Contracted pelvis.—General forces concerned in the production of pelvic deformities.—Effect of the pelvic inclination.— Effect of standing, walking, &c.—Effect of sitting.—Diagnosis of pelvic contraction.—Pelvimetry.—External meastirements.—Internal measiirements.—Yarieties of contracted pelvis.—Classification.—The generally contracted pelvis.—The infantile pelvis.—The rachitic generally contracted i)elvis.—The masculine pelvis.—The dwarf pelvis —The flattened pelvis and the generally contracted flattened jDelvis.— Caiisation.—The rachitic flattened pelvis.—-The chondrodystrophic pelvis.—Mechanism of labour.—Diagnosis.—-The pelvis of double congenital dislocation of the hips.—The split pelvis.—General effects on pregnancy and labour.—Prognosis.—Treatment.—Choice between forceps and version.—Extraction of after-coming head.—Craniotomy and Cfesarean section.—Symphj-siotomj^ and pubiotomy.—Induction of ijremature labovu- or abortion ........ 697 CHAPTEE XXX. Eare Forms of Pelvic Deformity. The triradiate or rostrated malacosteon pelvis.—The triradiate rachitic I)elvis.—Oblique pelvis.—The scoliotic pelvis.—The obHque pelvis from shortening or disease of one leg.—The oblique pelvis of Naegele.— Transversely contracted pelvis.—The pelvis of Eobert.—The kyphotic pelvis.—The high assimilation pelvis.—The bed-ridden pelvis.—The siJondylolisthetic pelvis.—Pelvis deformed by out-growths . . . 763 CHAPTEE XXXI. Induction of PREMATrRE Labour and Artificial Abortion. Induction of premature labour.—Indications for the operation.—Methods of operating.—Puncture of membranes.—Introduction of flexible bougie into uterus.—Dilatation of cervix.—Hydrostatic dilators.—The vaginal douche.—Intra-uterine injections.—Yaginal tampons.— Choice of method.—Care of the child.—Induction of artificial abortion. —Indications for operation.—Choice of time.—Mode of operating . 792 CHAPTEE XXXII. Extraction of the Ecetus in Pelvic Presentations. Causes of impaction.—Extraction by the feet.—Bringing down the leg in breech presentation.—Digital traction.—The soft fillet.—The blunt hook.—Eorceps.—Bringing down the second leg.—Liberation of the arms.—Delivery of the head.—Injuries to the foetus .... 806