A system of electrotherapeutics as taught by the International correspondence schools, Scranton, . he cautery-tip shown in Fig. 44 willanswer or one similar to those shown in Fig. 33 will suffice. The §18 THE EYE, EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT 73 cautery-apparatus must be in good order and the current somodified as to yield a cherry heat upon closure of the nasal chamber to be operated on is to be thoroughly cleansedwith a mild alkaline spray and cocainized with a 4- to 6-per-cent, solution. The operator dilates the anterior nares, andwith the cold tip of the cautery marks out the spo
A system of electrotherapeutics as taught by the International correspondence schools, Scranton, . he cautery-tip shown in Fig. 44 willanswer or one similar to those shown in Fig. 33 will suffice. The §18 THE EYE, EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT 73 cautery-apparatus must be in good order and the current somodified as to yield a cherry heat upon closure of the nasal chamber to be operated on is to be thoroughly cleansedwith a mild alkaline spray and cocainized with a 4- to 6-per-cent, solution. The operator dilates the anterior nares, andwith the cold tip of the cautery marks out the spots uponthe mucosa which he is to attack. Fig. 46 shows a sectionof a chamber that isaffected with chronicrhinitis. TheX-marksroughly designate theareas to be heated tip is nowbrought into service,and its edge is intro-duced into the mostprominent parts of thetissues, deep enoughto penetrate to thesubmucous punctures shouldbe as few and as farapart as possible. Following the cauterizations, the chambershould receive daily treatment with cleansing solutions andoily i^xrt^ Fit;. 46Chronic Rhinitis 112. It will be necessary to speak of the complications thatoccasionally arise following the use of the instrument is in itself sterile but the difficulty of maintain-ing thorough asepsis of the nasal cavities is of the middle ear, thrombosis of the accessorysinuses, erysipelas, mastoid disease, and septic meningitis havefollowed cauterization, and the operator should bear these factsin mind. In addition, there is frequently a tendency for adhe-sions to form between the burned spots and the septum, partic-ularly when these areas are in close proximity. To guardagainst this undesired sequel, the parts should be inspectedfrequently and any bridges broken down. If the tendency to 74 ELECTRICITY IN DISEASES OF § 18 unite is apparent, the two portions may be kept apart by smallcotton-tampons moistened with camp
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