Practical Points in Anesthesia

Practical Points in Anesthesia

I have tried to present some of my impressions on the correct use of chloroform and ether and of a very useful combination of theseanaesthol. No doubt, my observations and conclusions will have to be modified in many details by the experiences of others. I have merely voiced a simple and coherent working theory, which has gradually forced itself upon me as my views on the practice of anesthesia have become a little broader and more comprehensive. I can spare the reader the ordeal of many words by beginning in a concrete way with the outline of a system of anesthesia that is now largely followed at the German Hospital, New York City. The Schimmelbusch mask is used; this fits the face and is large enough to include the bridge of the nose and prominence of the chin. It is covered with a piece of thin flannel, and, over this, impermeable cloth in the center of which a lozenge-shaped fenestra (11) has been cut. In the upper half of this little window with the flannel pane, on the inside of the mask, a small wad of gauze is fastened. The mask is then complete and can be used for administering any anesthetic by the drop methodchloroform, anaesthol 10or ether. In giving ether one makes use of the upper half of the fenestra with its separate ether pad; while chloroform and anaesthol are given to advantage through the lower portion. The chin, cheek and bridge of the nose are anointed with a little white vaseline at the line of contact with the mask, and then the latter is allowed to rest lightly on the face of the patient for a few moments, until he can reconcile himself to the strange procedure, and resumes his normal breathing. There must be absolute quiet. The anesthetist alone may speak when he deems fit. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 53199
Author: Neef, Frederick-Emil
Release Date: Oct 3, 2016
Format: eBook
Language: English