A brief description of surgical apparatus : intended to accompany a series of delineations of the most important mechanical auxiliaries of surgery / by Henry T. Chapman.

  • Chapman, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1806-1874.
Date:
1832
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Credit: A brief description of surgical apparatus : intended to accompany a series of delineations of the most important mechanical auxiliaries of surgery / by Henry T. Chapman. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    They are referred to two general divisions, the simple and compound bandages. The former com- prises the various dispositions of the common roller, namely, the circular, nodose, reflex, crossing or figure of 8, and spiral forms, with the slings. The second division embraces all bandages con- structed of several pieces arranged in a certain order, such as the T, the triangular inguinal, sus- pensory scrotal, the many-tailed, and uniting bandages; lacing bandages, and those with buckles. Trusses and similar contrivances may be included in this compartment. Distributed under distinct heads expressive of the indications they fulfil, the general uses to which each bandage is applicable will be seen at a glance; thus, The confining indications are effected by The circular, crossing, and spiral; the sling with six heads, the T, many-tailed, and tri- angular inguinal bandages. The compressing, (under which head are included those called expellent bandages) by The circular, nodose, reflex, spiral, crossing, and many-tailed bandages. ^ The supporting, by The spiral, (including Baynton's bandage for ulcers of the legs, and that used by Mr. Scott in his treatment of diseased joints,) the many- tailed, lacing bandages, and those with buckles.