A nurse's handbook of obstetrics, for use in training-schools . Fig. 126.—Lithotomy position. Limbs supported in Robbs leg-holder and covered withcanton flannel leggings. If curettage is to be performed after abortion or miscar-riage, the preparations for the operation are the same as when itis indicated in any other condition. If there is sufficient time asoapsuds enema with one drachm of turpentine should be givento thoroughly empty the lower bowel. No solid food should be 264 A NURSES HANDBOOK OF OBSTETRICS. allowed within six hours of the operation, on account of theether. The woman is to
A nurse's handbook of obstetrics, for use in training-schools . Fig. 126.—Lithotomy position. Limbs supported in Robbs leg-holder and covered withcanton flannel leggings. If curettage is to be performed after abortion or miscar-riage, the preparations for the operation are the same as when itis indicated in any other condition. If there is sufficient time asoapsuds enema with one drachm of turpentine should be givento thoroughly empty the lower bowel. No solid food should be 264 A NURSES HANDBOOK OF OBSTETRICS. allowed within six hours of the operation, on account of theether. The woman is to be etherized and prepared for operation inprecisely the same manner as for forceps delivery except that,if possible, she should lie on a firm table instead of on the is to be placed in the lithotomy position (Fig. 126), andthe 1-egs are to be supported in some form of leg-holder ( and 128), or with the metal leg supporters screwed to the.
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