Lectures on nervous diseases from the standpoint of cerebral and spinal localization, and the later methods employed in the diagnosis and treatment of these affections . ^ toward perspiration if the administration is long 3ou approach the patient too closely, a spark is elicited at the nearestpoint. This should be avoided, if possible. Its therapeutical effects will be discussed later. The Static Breeze.—This method of administration of static elec-tricity consists in the withdrawal of the static charge from a jjatient bymeans of an electrode of metal or loood, which is pointed. I
Lectures on nervous diseases from the standpoint of cerebral and spinal localization, and the later methods employed in the diagnosis and treatment of these affections . ^ toward perspiration if the administration is long 3ou approach the patient too closely, a spark is elicited at the nearestpoint. This should be avoided, if possible. Its therapeutical effects will be discussed later. The Static Breeze.—This method of administration of static elec-tricity consists in the withdrawal of the static charge from a jjatient bymeans of an electrode of metal or loood, which is pointed. If the breeze be indirectly induced, this electrode is grounded by achain attached to a gas-pipe, a watei-faucet, or placed in contact with awood floor when the other connections are not easily accessible. The STATIC ELECTKICITY. 671 patient is first insulated (in order to retain a charge), and is then con-nected with one of tlie poles ot the machine by means of a cliain, which. Fig. ISl.—The Indirect Static Breeze. he either holds or fastens to the platform upon which he sits. Theelectrode is then employed.
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