Note on Rumbold's method of treatment of catarrhal inflammations of the upper air passages / by Ely McClellan.

  • McClellan, Ely, 1834-1893.
Date:
1889
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Credit: Note on Rumbold's method of treatment of catarrhal inflammations of the upper air passages / by Ely McClellan. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    lO rubber hand bulb, now so constantly in use for all atomization. The use of this is, however, la- borious and when many patients are to be treated, becomes tiresome. Dr. Rumbold has devised a most excellent apparatus for this purpose, which is far superior to others in use, by which the air is compressed by hydraulic pressure. It is, how- ever, too elaborate except for the office of a spe- cialist. Various forms of tanks for holding com- pressed air are on the market, the most valuable of them being, in my experience, the Standard Hygienic Air Compressor of the Leslie Company. This tank is furnished with a gage and cut-off, rendering the flow of the air absolutely within the control of the operator. I have used such a tank for some time and have found no cause of com- plaint in its action. When a tank of compressed air is employed, it involves a necessity for an additional air “cut-off” by means of which the flow may be instantly ar- rested. The Rumbold sfray controller answers this purpose perfectly. (See Cut 5.) VII. A hcatinfr apparahcs.-Where gas or lamps of any kind are employed for purposes of illumi- nation, the agent for this purpose is constantly at hand. Where the natural light or the electric candle is employed, a small spirit lamp will be found to answer the purpose. VIII. Napkins and towels.—Absolute cleanli- ness must be observed in this method of treat- ment. A small napkin should be used in all handling of instruments. It is also good form to furnish a clean handkerchief for the use of a pa- tient. Vaseline is a rebellious substance when the attempt is made to remove it from fabrics, therefore care should be taken not to soil the clothing of patients. The soiled napkins and