. Fig. 179a—Large Single-Curved Uterine Catheter. Length 24 inches, diameter u inch. forced into the uterus with a pump, the uterus often rup- tures and the patient dies. The treatment must be con- servative and mild. Retained fetal membranes may be re- moved if they can be gently detached. The uterus may be douched by means of a siphon, but not with a double tube. The amount of fluid—preferably physiologic salt solution— introduced at one time should be very small, not more than a quart at first, and immediately siphoned out. If it can not be siphoned out, no more should be added. The best ap
. Fig. 179a—Large Single-Curved Uterine Catheter. Length 24 inches, diameter u inch. forced into the uterus with a pump, the uterus often rup- tures and the patient dies. The treatment must be con- servative and mild. Retained fetal membranes may be re- moved if they can be gently detached. The uterus may be douched by means of a siphon, but not with a double tube. The amount of fluid—preferably physiologic salt solution— introduced at one time should be very small, not more than a quart at first, and immediately siphoned out. If it can not be siphoned out, no more should be added. The best appara- tus for douching is the seven-foot pure gum catheter, de-
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