. An analytical compendium of the various branches of medical science, for the use and examination of students. Anatomy; Physiology; Surgery; Obstetrics; Medicine; Materia Medica. 98 OBSTETRICS. In the second method it is evident that if there be sufficient room in the pelvis for the introduction of the fingers of the left hand, there can be but little necessity for instrumental assistance. Fig. In the third method, that proposed by Dease, of Dublin, the in- strument is introduced as a single blade of the forceps would be, the point is carried fully over the child's head, and the handle g
. An analytical compendium of the various branches of medical science, for the use and examination of students. Anatomy; Physiology; Surgery; Obstetrics; Medicine; Materia Medica. 98 OBSTETRICS. In the second method it is evident that if there be sufficient room in the pelvis for the introduction of the fingers of the left hand, there can be but little necessity for instrumental assistance. Fig. In the third method, that proposed by Dease, of Dublin, the in- strument is introduced as a single blade of the forceps would be, the point is carried fully over the child's head, and the handle grasped tightly, and held firmly by one hand, while the shank of the instru- ment is embraced by the other, and a movement, that of steady traction downwards, should be given by that hand which embraces the shank, thus converting the instrument into a lever of the third order. (Fig. 33.) The same posture and preparatory arrangement of the patient should be made, as in forceps cases; and in the same manner, the traction is to be made during a pain. This instrument may be used to correct malpositions, and to assist rotation and flexion. THE FILLET OR NOOSE, AND BLUNT HOOK. The first consists of a strip of strong cloth, silk, or leather, formed into a running noose, and intended to be introduced over the head in whatever way can be most easily accomplished; and this done, the loop is tightened, and extraction effected by main force. Its use is now discarded in head presentations. Some persons, however, still make. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Neill, John, 1819-1880; Smith, Francis Gurney, 1818-1878. Philadelphia, Lea and Blanchard
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