Outlines of the theory and practice of midwifery / [Alexander Hamilton].

  • Hamilton, Alexander, 1739-1802.
Date:
1787
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Credit: Outlines of the theory and practice of midwifery / [Alexander Hamilton]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Previous to attempting the reduction of the uterus, the counteracting obftacles mud be removed. With this view, re- peated venaTeCtion may be neceffary ; fomentations, or the femicupium, fliould be ufed to diminifh fwelling and inflam- mation ; the catheter fhould be pafled to evacuate the urine; and the reCtum fliould be wafhed out with repeated glyfters. The reduction of the uterine tumor fhould then be attempted, by placing the patient on her knees and arms, with her head reclined and properly fupported, en- deavouring, by every poflible means, to reftore the uterus to its proper pofition. The force employed fliould be gentle at firft, prefling backwards and upwards in different directions, (to draw the os tincse down from the pubes), not by (tarts, but conftantly and equally, gradually increa- ling the exertions of force, as far as they can fafely be carried, till the end in view be obtained. After the reduction the patient muff: be confined moftly to bed, and the diftention of