The Dental record . ^ig- 45- Fig. 46. Iig- 47- big. 48. The very large is used for similar purposes as the large,when the patients are stout, or strong currents are necessary. When in use, the sponges or covering of the rheophores should 416 THE DENTAL RECORD. be moistened with a little water, cold or tepid ; and when thebattery is weak a little salt should be added to the water, whichshould then be used warm. A few drops of aromatic vinegaradded will make it agreeable and increase the conductivity. Dry rhcophores are emplo3-ed for the purpose of cutaneous faradi-zation, and usually consist of


The Dental record . ^ig- 45- Fig. 46. Iig- 47- big. 48. The very large is used for similar purposes as the large,when the patients are stout, or strong currents are necessary. When in use, the sponges or covering of the rheophores should 416 THE DENTAL RECORD. be moistened with a little water, cold or tepid ; and when thebattery is weak a little salt should be added to the water, whichshould then be used warm. A few drops of aromatic vinegaradded will make it agreeable and increase the conductivity. Dry rhcophores are emplo3-ed for the purpose of cutaneous faradi-zation, and usually consist of a metallic brush similar to Fig. 46. There are many forms of rheophores designed for specialpurposes. The most important are shown in the followingillustrations :— Fig. 45. For the ear. Fig. 46. For the spine. cS:c. Figs. 47 and 48. For application under a loose


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