. Fig. 77. Manner of tying the mouth. in the form of a clyster. We inject the following solution in the rectum of a medium-sized dog, fifteen minutes before the operation: Chloral hydrate Aqua Mucilage The other agents are inhaled by means of an anaesthetic cover- ing—a flannel mask. The mask is made of wire netting shaped like a muzzle, covered with flannel, and held under the ani- mal's nose (Fig. 77, a). We must take care that a certain amount of air is inhaled with the vapor of the anaesthetic. The pulse, respi- ration, and reaction of the eyelids must be watched at the same


. Fig. 77. Manner of tying the mouth. in the form of a clyster. We inject the following solution in the rectum of a medium-sized dog, fifteen minutes before the operation: Chloral hydrate Aqua Mucilage The other agents are inhaled by means of an anaesthetic cover- ing—a flannel mask. The mask is made of wire netting shaped like a muzzle, covered with flannel, and held under the ani- mal's nose (Fig. 77, a). We must take care that a certain amount of air is inhaled with the vapor of the anaesthetic. The pulse, respi- ration, and reaction of the eyelids must be watched at the same time. After a few inhalations we notice a period of excitement which is marked by great restlessness, howl- ing, groaning, and, in rare cases, delirium. This is followed in a short time by a period of depress- ion, and after that the narcotic con- dition is completely established. The cornea has now become insen- sible—that is to say, there is no reflex action or closing of the eye- lid when touched. The muscles are now entirely relaxed, feces and


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