Experimental research into the surgery of the respiratory system.

  • Crile, George Washington, 1864-1943.
Date:
[1899], [©1899]
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Credit: Experimental research into the surgery of the respiratory system. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    observing the effects of traction on the tongue, such re- sults were clearly seen to have occurred. Mechanic stim- ulation by dragging directly upon the vagus may produce an effect upon .the heart quite similar to the effects de- scribed in the protocols. The effect upon the respiration was due to a mechanic stimulation of the superior laryn- geal nerves. Praetieal Applications.—These results are of great prac- tical importance in the routine work of anaesthesia. A thorough appreciation of the inhibitory phenomena pro- duced by excessive traction, would enable the ansesthe- tizer to prevent their appearance and the surgeon to more intelligently meet them when they do occur. THE END