Electricity in the diseases of women : with special reference to the application of strong currents / by G. Betton Massey.

  • Massey, G. Betton (George Betton), 1856-1927.
Date:
1890
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Credit: Electricity in the diseases of women : with special reference to the application of strong currents / by G. Betton Massey. 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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    be reversed until the circuit is entirely broken, in readi- ness for the operation. 4. Examine the conducting cords to see if there is not a break somewhere. The one attached to the lead plate requires particular attention. 5. Determine upon the proper curve required in the sound and the extent of surface to be left uncovered at its end.* Then heat the end of the sound in the flame of an alcohol-lamp and gently fuse the shellac over the distal third of the insulated part, noting that there is a sufficiency of the material to repair all breaks and weak spots. After it has cooled, examine it critically in a good light to see if the covering is perfect. If no change in the shape or covering of the sound is required, an immersion for a few moments in boiling water will cleanse the shellac somewhat quicker than the flame. 6. Arrange the gjmecological table or couch so that it will be convenient to hold the sound in place with the left hand, leaving the right hand to manage the current controller. Preparation of Patient.—The patient should be assured that the operation will not give her excessive pain, and may even give her no sensation bejTond' a slight burning. She should be warned of the necessity of keeping absolutely still to avoid shock by disarrang- ing the electrodes or wires. Enjoin her to notify }Tou if she feels pain, and assure her that you will instantly * The cases of atresia reported by Apostoli as occasionally conse-: quent upon the operation were probably due to leaving too much of the sound uncovered, as it appears from his published directions that he never insulates beyond the os. The cervical canal should always be protected unless the operation is for endocervicitis, leaving the cavity of the body only exposed to the cauterization.