Canine and feline surgery .. . metimes recom-mended, of subcutaneous injections of atropine or morphia a shorttime before anaesthetising, or to administer either ammoniacal oralcoholic stimulants. In fact, from observations made in orderto test this point, the author is inclined to consider that whenmorphia and atropine (or either) are previously used, the resultis rather to increase than diminish the risk. 1 Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics, Vol. VIII., p. 287; Vol. XI.,p. 114; Vol. XIII., Part I. Veterinary Record, Vol. IX., p. 284; Vol. X., p. 163. POSITION FOR GENERAL AN/E
Canine and feline surgery .. . metimes recom-mended, of subcutaneous injections of atropine or morphia a shorttime before anaesthetising, or to administer either ammoniacal oralcoholic stimulants. In fact, from observations made in orderto test this point, the author is inclined to consider that whenmorphia and atropine (or either) are previously used, the resultis rather to increase than diminish the risk. 1 Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics, Vol. VIII., p. 287; Vol. XI.,p. 114; Vol. XIII., Part I. Veterinary Record, Vol. IX., p. 284; Vol. X., p. 163. POSITION FOR GENERAL AN/ESTHESIA. 29 Method of Fixation.—The object in fixing must be to placethe animal in such a manner first, that the organs contained inthe thorax are allowed full play, and secondly, that relief fromrestraint can be effected at a moments notice. These pointsare very important, and, in fact, absolutely essential. The safest position is undoubtedly that which is described inthe chapter on methods of securing as the abdominal one,. Fig. of drop bottle. the patient being anaesthetised in this position, and afterwardsturned about as required to suit the convenience of the the animal is merely held in the arms of an assistant, caremust be taken not to in any way compress the chest or hinderthe breathing during the stage of struggling which usuallyprecedes anaesthesia. 30 CANINE AND FELINE SURGERY. Methods of Administration, Apparatus, etc.—There are twochief methods of administering general anaesthetics. One isknown as the open method, and the other administration bythe aid of an inhajer. For the open method, the best and safest results can beattained by the aid of an ordinary wire muzzle, a thin duster,and a drop bottle ; or, in place of the duster, a piece of thinflannel or calico may be previously sewn around that part of thepatients muzzle which covers the nostrils and lips. The great secret of success with chloroform is to allow plentyof air, and only jus
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