. Minor and operative surgery, including bandaging . Apparatus for continuous irrigation. (Esmarch.) prising to see tissues apparently devitalized regain theirvitality in a short time; the absence of tension from thenon-introduction of sutures and firm dressings, and thewarmth and moisture kept constantly in contact with thewound by this method of irrigation, are the importantfactors in the attainment of this favorable Irrigation.—In this method of irrigation cold COLD-WATER DRESSINGS. 131 or warmth is applied to the surface by means of cold orwarm water passing through a rubber
. Minor and operative surgery, including bandaging . Apparatus for continuous irrigation. (Esmarch.) prising to see tissues apparently devitalized regain theirvitality in a short time; the absence of tension from thenon-introduction of sutures and firm dressings, and thewarmth and moisture kept constantly in contact with thewound by this method of irrigation, are the importantfactors in the attainment of this favorable Irrigation.—In this method of irrigation cold COLD-WATER DRESSINGS. 131 or warmth is applied to the surface by means of cold orwarm water passing through a rubber tube in contact with Fig. Irrigating-apparatus. (Erichsen.) the part. A flexible tube of India-rubber half an inch indiameter, with thin walls, and sixteen or twenty feet inlength, is applied to the limb like a spiral bandage, or isapplied in a coil to the head, breast, or joints, and held inplace by a few turns of a bandage ; the end of the tube isattached to a reservoir filled with cold or warm waterabove the level of the patients body, and the water isallowed to flow constantly through the tubing and escapeinto a receptacle arranged to receive it (Fig. 124). Coilsof rubber tubing adapted to fit different portions of thebody, known as Leiters coils, are frequently employedin this method of irrigation. Cold-water Dressings.—These dressings are appliedby bringing the cold water either directly in contact withthe part or by applying it by means of a rubber bag orbladder. The temperature of the water may vary fromcool water to that of ice-water. These dressings are employed in local inflammatoryconditions. A f
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