Operative surgery . FiG. 50.—Retractors. THE GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. 51 Xiear; but since each signifies a like oulconic, ilieii- dissiiuilaiity will not bestated until later on (page 94). The Receptacles for Instruments.—The receptacles for instruments varyin shape (Fig. 52), size, and in material, according to the fancy of the de-. FiG. 51.—Traction loops. signer, the size of the instruments, and the nature of the antiseptic fluidsemployed. The number, too, should conform to the convenience of theoperator and the demands of the occasion. Under all circumstances thereceptacles should be thorou

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Operative surgery . FiG. 50.—Retractors. THE GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. 51 Xiear; but since each signifies a like oulconic, ilieii- dissiiuilaiity will not bestated until later on (page 94). The Receptacles for Instruments.—The receptacles for instruments varyin shape (Fig. 52), size, and in material, according to the fancy of the de-. FiG. 51.—Traction loops. signer, the size of the instruments, and the nature of the antiseptic fluidsemployed. The number, too, should conform to the convenience of theoperator and the demands of the occasion. Under all circumstances thereceptacles should be thoroughly cleansed by scrubbing and boiling beforethe antiseptic fluids are put into them. They should be tight, and of sufiicient depth to permit of complete im-mersion of the instruments in the purifying fluid. Wooden receptacles are

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