Channing, William F.(William Francis),1820-1901 · Boston : Thomas Hall · leaf 40
on, are so constructed as tobring a considerable metallic, or other conductingsurface, in contact with the skin. This is renderednecessary by the poor conducting power of the latter,especially in a dry condition. The skin is sometimes,also, artificially moistened, to increase its conduction,and… … cylindrical handle, of German silver, is shown at a.When it is desired to produce the most generaleffect upon the system, the cylinder handles may begrasped by the patient, the current then traversingthe arms and chest, from side to side, stimulating theorgans of respiration, and, to a greater or…
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