Operative surgery . use are both convenient and serviceable in thisregard (Figs. 58, 59. (iO). The operating table of comprehensive pattern ought to possess the fol-lowing characteristics: 1. It should permit the elevating and lowering of the head of the pa-tient, so as to secure for the operator and the patient every advantage aris-ing from the influences of the force of gravity. The surgeon is aided inmany operations on the abdominal contents, and the patient is sometimesbenefited by this maneuver. But the good points of this device are oftenoverdone, since they may be unwisely employed or u
Operative surgery . use are both convenient and serviceable in thisregard (Figs. 58, 59. (iO). The operating table of comprehensive pattern ought to possess the fol-lowing characteristics: 1. It should permit the elevating and lowering of the head of the pa-tient, so as to secure for the operator and the patient every advantage aris-ing from the influences of the force of gravity. The surgeon is aided inmany operations on the abdominal contents, and the patient is sometimesbenefited by this maneuver. But the good points of this device are oftenoverdone, since they may be unwisely employed or unnecessarily prolongedto the disadvantage of the patient and the discredit of the method. Theoperating table devised by Cleveland is made entirely of wrought iron, andis so constructed as to permit the placing of the patient in almost any re- THE GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. quired pogitions (Figs. 61, 62). Fowlers operating table can be promptlyadjusted to rrif-ftt surfrioal need, and is p^o^^ded also with a platform of. Fro. 61.—Clevelands operating table. tubes containing water of proper temperature througli which the patient issupplied with warmth (Figs. 63, 6-1:, 65). Crile8 hot-water mattress maybe used on any table with satisfaction. 2. It should cause the prompt discharge of all fluids away from thepatient. Inasmuch as all surgical paraphernalia are being constantly modi-
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