A text-book of diseases of the nose and throat (1904)
Kyle, David Braden, 1863-1916 · Philadelphia ; New York ; London : W.B. Saunders · leaf 627
top, the whole being ingeniously arrangedto support the tube in introducing it, and yet to be quickly releasedand withdrawn by the introducing instrument. Through the collarof the tube there is a smooth perforation intended for the passageand retention of the braided silk, to act as a safeguard… … Fig. 169.—ODwyers intubation set. ratus, worked from the handle, for its release. The withdrawinginstrument is simply a long, curved forceps, fitted with a pair ofsmall, broad blades at its extremity, and worked from the handle.The blades are introduced closed within the tubal opening, opened,and…