Dr. Conquest's outlines of midwifery : intended as a text-book for students, and a book of reference for junior practitioners.

  • Conquest, Dr.
Date:
1854
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Credit: Dr. Conquest's outlines of midwifery : intended as a text-book for students, and a book of reference for junior practitioners. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    In describing the preceding cuts I have avoided the terms right and left hand, as I consider them liable to create confusion in the mind of the stu- dent. It is of little consequence which hand is em- ployed to hold either the upper or lower blade, pro- vided the instrument be properly adapted. The manner of introducing the blades can be readily un- derstood by reference to the preceding engravings.— J. M. W.] 4. When the point of the blade comes in contact with the ear, the handle should be depressed, so that