. Principles of electro-medicine, electro-surgery and radiology : a practical treatise for students and practioners, with chapters on mechanical vibration and blood pressure technique . t treat-ment. The treatment by incandescent lamps is manifestly inferior to a treat-ment which utilizes the whole spectrum, as does sunlight, but it is ofgreat value in cases where the thermic effects are more essential thanthe effects of the chemical rays. Due to the penetration of the heat rays,it is far superior to other heating methods (except diathermy). The incandescent light treatments are administered i
. Principles of electro-medicine, electro-surgery and radiology : a practical treatise for students and practioners, with chapters on mechanical vibration and blood pressure technique . t treat-ment. The treatment by incandescent lamps is manifestly inferior to a treat-ment which utilizes the whole spectrum, as does sunlight, but it is ofgreat value in cases where the thermic effects are more essential thanthe effects of the chemical rays. Due to the penetration of the heat rays,it is far superior to other heating methods (except diathermy). The incandescent light treatments are administered in the form ofan electric light bath, therapeutic lamp, or other appliances for the local 92 Anthony Matijaca treatment of arms, legs, trunk, etc., and are indicated in all conditionsin which heat and light are of value. Clear glass (uncolored) incandescent lamps, are mainly used for thepurpose of promoting perspiration in rheumatism, obesity, arthritis,lumbago, sciatica, synovitis, skin diseases, etc. Red lamps or screens warm and stimulate the arterial blood. Theyare indicated in all cold and pale conditions, but contra-indicated in allinflammations and hyperexcited Fig. 36—The Alpine Sun Lamp. The lamp, for the electro-therapeutist and general practitioner whowishes to practice intensive Helio-therapy in his office or clinic. Anextensive literature records highlysatisfactory results in all superficialskin affections, in surgery, nervousand constitutional diseases, alsosurgical and pulmonary tuberculosis. Blue lamps or screens relieve congestion, inflammation and pain; re-duce high blood pressure; cause better skin respiration; increase oxy-genation and elimination of waste products, etc. They are superior tothe clear lamps in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and neuritis, but arecontra-indicated in cold and chronic conditions, unless considerable ex-citability exists. Carbon and Tungsten Filament Lamps Carbon filament produces a small percentage of chemical ra
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