The complete handbook of obstetric surgery, or, Short rules of practice in every emergency, from the simplest to the most formidable operations connected with the science of obstetricy / by Charles Clay.

  • Clay, Charles, 1801-1893.
Date:
1874
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Credit: The complete handbook of obstetric surgery, or, Short rules of practice in every emergency, from the simplest to the most formidable operations connected with the science of obstetricy / by Charles Clay. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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    kerchief, without a single accident, by Professor Simp- son and many others, entitled to some credit: there is, however, too much proneness in the profession to con- demn all simple means of application, and write up ex- pensive apparatus of vast variety, which can effect no more than the most simple method ; and yet it is evident, if an accoucheur must be prepared with all the machinery written up, he must have the physical power and wil- lingness of a packhorse, and be pretty generally as well laden. At first the handkerchief must be held near the nose and mouth, so as to allow a free mixture of atmos- pheric air, and before commencing its use a deep inspi- ration should first be taken; after it has been breathed a short time, mixed with atmospheric air, the handker- chief may be placed over the nose, as the small amount of air through the pores of the cambric or lawn will be quite sufficient, still bearing in mind that deep anaesthe- sia (or snoring) is not requisite in cases of labor, but just enough to mitigate the sufferings and retain sensibility (except as to pain) during the whole period of its use. The handkerchief to be applied only whilst the pains are present. Necessary Cautions.—The pulse to be constantly felt, and if any untoward effects arise, the handkerchief to be removed. At first admit a free mixture of atmospheric air. Temperature of the apartment moderate. Patient not to be placed in deep insensibility (or snoring). Never commence chloroform in large doses. Preserve sensibility. Watch narrowly its effects. Never give chloroform immediately after a full meal,