Operative surgery . lution is better, possibly, than theplain collodion for the , The Position.—The elevation or flex- ion of a limb (Fig. 74) impedes its circu-*tPtt :::^ W,: „ ktlou, espcclally that of the more distant portions of the body, and therefore cor-respondingly lessens the degree of haemor-rhage of these parts. The reverse of thisEiG. 74—Forced flexion of the knee principle counsels the lowering of the headfor temporary arrest of hsemor- • ^ , i , • , t i , -, r n i rhage in the popliteal space. the patient be prostrated from the loss of Bandages.—The bandages ca
Operative surgery . lution is better, possibly, than theplain collodion for the , The Position.—The elevation or flex- ion of a limb (Fig. 74) impedes its circu-*tPtt :::^ W,: „ ktlou, espcclally that of the more distant portions of the body, and therefore cor-respondingly lessens the degree of haemor-rhage of these parts. The reverse of thisEiG. 74—Forced flexion of the knee principle counsels the lowering of the headfor temporary arrest of hsemor- • ^ , i , • , t i , -, r n i rhage in the popliteal space. the patient be prostrated from the loss of Bandages.—The bandages can be divided into two distinct classes,the inelastic and elastic. The inelastic variety., the ordinary roller bandage,is well adapted for the arrest of capillary and venous oozing when appliedfirmly to the bleeding part. Under these circumstances the interpositionof an abundant amount of gauze or absorbent cotton equalizes the pressureof the bandage and adds correspondingly to the comfort of the AGENTS FOR THE CONTROL OP HJEMORRHAGE. 69 The elastic bandage, of which Esmarcli is tlie inventor, is composedof elastic webbing of the Avidth of an ordinary roller, and of sufficient ,-«.- \*r\r\\iWMMm!!iim7^^
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