Buffalo medical and surgical journal . t, Jan. 17, 1889. Myrtol, that part of the oil of myrtha which boils at 160, given ingelatine capsules containing one minim, two or three capsules daily,removes all fetor of the breath in putrid bronchitis, and seems topossess even curative effect, while it does not influence phthisis. Foreign bodies are often removed from the nose in a most tendermanner by blowing forcibly through a well-fitting conus into that sideof the nose where there is no foreign body.—Dodd. INSTRUME\ TS. 543 JJeto Instruments. A SELF-RETAINING NASAL SPECULUM. By FRANK HAMILTON POT
Buffalo medical and surgical journal . t, Jan. 17, 1889. Myrtol, that part of the oil of myrtha which boils at 160, given ingelatine capsules containing one minim, two or three capsules daily,removes all fetor of the breath in putrid bronchitis, and seems topossess even curative effect, while it does not influence phthisis. Foreign bodies are often removed from the nose in a most tendermanner by blowing forcibly through a well-fitting conus into that sideof the nose where there is no foreign body.—Dodd. INSTRUME\ TS. 543 JJeto Instruments. A SELF-RETAINING NASAL SPECULUM. By FRANK HAMILTON POTTER, M. D., Buffalo, N. Y.,Lecturer on Laryngology in the Medical Department of Niagara University. The accompanying cut conveys so clear an idea of this instrument,that very little description is necessary. It is so constructed as to bevery light. It has three blades, of the Bosworth model. The bladescan be opened and held at any point, by means of a nut and screwworking on the middle bar, which, in turn, has attachments connecting. SELF-RETAINING NASAL SPECULUM. with the outer bars. By this means, it can be adapted to any size ofnostril without causing pain. It is self-retaining when properlydilated, and thus is of value in surgical procedures, allowing theoperator the free use of both hands. It is made by Messrs. Tiemann& Co., of New York, and can be obtained of Franklin Street. THE STAR RECURREN7 VAGINAL SYRINGE POINT This is a useful apparatus for administering vaginal injections inall pelvic diseases where copious lavements, plain or medicated, arerequired. It is also adapted to washing out the vagina in obstetricpractice, both before and after labor. It is so constructed as to pre-vent soiling or wetting the clothing or bed-linen, rendering the useof the bed-pan or other receptacle for the waste fluid is readily adapted to any bulb-syringe, or can be used with a foun-tain attachment. Manufactured and for sale by the Star RubberCompany, Lafayette
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