Channing, William F.(William Francis),1820-1901 · Boston : Thomas Hall · leaf 239
be used as aknife to burn a paththrough tissues which it is desirableto remove. The pa-tient, being subject-ed to ether, experi-ences no suffering.Amputations andextirpations, whereactual cautery is de-sired, on account ofthe danger of hem-orrhage, or othercauses, can readilybe accomplished bythis… … SURGICAL APPLICATIONS. 231 is a block containing two screw cups for the battery-wires, between which and the handle, b, are two veryflexible and insulated conductors, to give scope forthe freest motion to the hand of the operator ; e is aslide, by which the current can be connected or disconnected…
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