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
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
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 Excerpt: ... state is imposed by too early rupture of membranes; free use of stimulants; frequent examinations; excitements; plethoric habits; inattention to bladder and rectum; scirrhus; and diseased os uteri. Treatment--according to cause; free use of mild cooling drinks; cool temperature; avoid bearing down; quiet; laxative ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 Excerpt: ... state is imposed by too early rupture of membranes; free use of stimulants; frequent examinations; excitements; plethoric habits; inattention to bladder and rectum; scirrhus; and diseased os uteri. Treatment--according to cause; free use of mild cooling drinks; cool temperature; avoid bearing down; quiet; laxative enema; bear in mind the bladder. Where there is a plethoric habit, severe pains, heat, tenderness, full pulse, rigid os, venesection the only remedy, provided it is not carried too far, only sufficient to produce coolness and relaxation of parts; remembering that abstraction of blood robs future pains of their energy, and if much blood be lost in the last stage, the patient may become prostrated: an average quantity is about sixteen ounces. If it is (as it must be in some cases) not advisable to bleed, chloroform has been considered to act well, but in this form I have no experience to offer; but I have found a little nausea with warm water, or a weak solution of antim. tart, (but object to vomiting), very relaxing; ungt. of belladonna to the os, as advised by Chaussier, may be of service, but the faintness and vertigo sometimes attendant on its use lead me not to advise it, except with great caution; warm baths, safe generally, but might produce haemorrhage; the warm douche to the os has been found by Professor Simpson to be an excellent application; enemata of warm water, with or without opium; vagina well larded; avoid artificial dilatation; incision of os in extreme cases has been advised, but its propriety is very questionable. Rigidity of Vagina and Perinteum is another cause of resistance to be treated precisely similar to the last. Cicatrices or Bands, if strong, not likely to be overcome without incising with a bistoury, but be careful t...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. 8vo. Green leather binding w/ gilt lettering on spine. Joint between spine and front board is heavily split from both top and bottom. Joint between spine and back board only slightly split at top. Large university sticker on front board. Leaves in over all good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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