Directions for using the current apparatus, for the uniform and continuous local application of heat, cold, or equal pressure, in the treatment of various diseases.

  • Arnott, James, 1794-1885.
Date:
[©1848?]
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Credit: Directions for using the current apparatus, for the uniform and continuous local application of heat, cold, or equal pressure, in the treatment of various diseases. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    abdominal diseases in children, whose restlessness often impedes the operation of the Current Apparatus; and it may be used in other cases, as for pressure exclusively, or where only a very limited supply of warm water can be obtained. In order to fill and empty the cushion, the tube has merely to be raised and lowered, without moving, undressing, or otherwise annoying the child. A supporter will generally be required for the cushion; and the other tube may be attached to it afterwards, if convenient, and the current established. VII. When it is important that the cushion should re- main in close contact with an irregular surface, as in apply- ing the equal and uniform pressure of water to eczema and other cutaneous affections of the face, or in the treatment of certain wounds, ulcers, burns, &c., a thin or prepared blad- der will be preferable lo a cushion of macintosh cloth. One made of thin membrane is also to be preferred where a great degree of cold is desired. But for most purposes thin macintosh cloth is the proper material. It is particu- lai'ly so where very large cushions are required, as for the removal of the morbid degree of heat in cases of ardent fever; for causing revulsion to the extremities by heat; and in the treatment of certain diffused and obstinate dis- eases of the skin. The cushion should, in general, be moistened, or wet lint may be placed between it and the skin. VIII. In the treatment of diseased joints, and other affections of the extremities by fluid pressure, it is generally an advantage to support the lower part of the limb by a common bandage. Sudden transitions of temperature ought to be avoided, both at the beginning and end of the process