. The practice of anæsthetics . ^ V BASKET Fig. 12.—Arrangement for disposal of soiled line THE OPERATING DEPARTMENT 247 ventilated, and accessible for cleansing purposes, andthat the linen must be removed and soaked as soon aspossible. The alternative arrangement is to have a tank onball-bearing wheels, in which is a weak solution ofammonia, and into which soiled swabs or towels arethrown (fig. 13). The ammonia allows the blood to be ,^SL. Fig. 13.—Tank for soiled linen. easily removed during washing. Dirty dressingsremoved in the theatre or anaesthetizing room shouldbe placed in another rece
. The practice of anæsthetics . ^ V BASKET Fig. 12.—Arrangement for disposal of soiled line THE OPERATING DEPARTMENT 247 ventilated, and accessible for cleansing purposes, andthat the linen must be removed and soaked as soon aspossible. The alternative arrangement is to have a tank onball-bearing wheels, in which is a weak solution ofammonia, and into which soiled swabs or towels arethrown (fig. 13). The ammonia allows the blood to be ,^SL. Fig. 13.—Tank for soiled linen. easily removed during washing. Dirty dressingsremoved in the theatre or anaesthetizing room shouldbe placed in another receptacle, such as that shown infig. 14. The canvas bag should be sterilizable. Series—I 17 248 THE OPERATING DEPARTMENT Fixed Basins.—All fixed basins for disinfection ofthe hands should be of such a depth and length thatthe forearm and hand together can be comfortablyimmersed. The basin and top should be in one piece,with all corners widely rounded. The jets should bebell-mouthed or provided with a spray rosehead, so
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