. The practice of anæsthetics . Fig. 50.—Bandage for elbow (in rectangular flexion). A few layers of starch or plaster of Paris bandageare very useful in fixing bulky dressings on the limbsor heads of restless patients. BANDAGING 295 While bandaging the hips or shoulders it is con-venient to raise the patient on a so-called pelvicsupport (fig. 51). In applying binders to the trunk,. PADDED LEATHER. MATtRlAL. Fig. 51.—Pelvic or shoulder support. the patient should be rolled over, first on one sidethen on the other, as the bandage is slipped beneathhim. Series.—1. 20 296
. The practice of anæsthetics . Fig. 50.—Bandage for elbow (in rectangular flexion). A few layers of starch or plaster of Paris bandageare very useful in fixing bulky dressings on the limbsor heads of restless patients. BANDAGING 295 While bandaging the hips or shoulders it is con-venient to raise the patient on a so-called pelvicsupport (fig. 51). In applying binders to the trunk,. PADDED LEATHER. MATtRlAL. Fig. 51.—Pelvic or shoulder support. the patient should be rolled over, first on one sidethen on the other, as the bandage is slipped beneathhim. Series.—1. 20 296 PREPARATION AND AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE PATIENT CHAPTER VI. PREPARATION. INTERNAL TREATMENT. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.—As regards theinfluence of diseased conditions upon the risks ofoperation and the chances of recovery only generalstatements can be made. Practically all the systems in the body have to be considered in connection withthe performance of any operation. Excretory and Sccrciorv Systems. — The excretorysystem has probably the greatest influence on theultimate recovery of the patient. Severe operationsmay be successfully performed, but the patient maysuccumb sooner or later as the direct result of theinterference in cases where excretory or secretoryorgans are diseased. Of course, in advanced casesof renal or hepatic disorders the immediate risk isgreat, and
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