. The practice of anæsthetics . Fig. 2.—{l>) The apron when fastened. It covers the part on theoverall which is usually soiled. aprons may be used provided with a tape sling to goround the neck. The apron is at the waist bytwo side tapes (tig. 2). Mackintosh Aprons.—To preserve the wearers cloth- THE SURGEON AND ASSISTANTS !29 ing from soap, blood, or discharges, a sterilizablewaterproof apron should be put on before disin-fection of the hands is begun. This should reachfrom above the level of the nipples to the boots. Itshould be slung from the neck by strong tapes, andfastened loos

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. The practice of anæsthetics . Fig. 2.—{l>) The apron when fastened. It covers the part on theoverall which is usually soiled. aprons may be used provided with a tape sling to goround the neck. The apron is at the waist bytwo side tapes (tig. 2). Mackintosh Aprons.—To preserve the wearers cloth- THE SURGEON AND ASSISTANTS !29 ing from soap, blood, or discharges, a sterilizablewaterproof apron should be put on before disin-fection of the hands is begun. This should reachfrom above the level of the nipples to the boots. Itshould be slung from the neck by strong tapes, andfastened loosely round the \vaist by the same

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