Calendar : session MDCCCCVII - MDCCCCVIII / University College Hospital Medical School, University of London.
- University College Hospital (London, England). Medical School
- Date:
- 1907
Licence: In copyright
Credit: Calendar : session MDCCCCVII - MDCCCCVIII / University College Hospital Medical School, University of London. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![RADIOGRAPHIC AND PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT. Medical OHicer iu Charge : R. IIiguam Cooper, L.S.A. The Radiographic and Radioscopic Room is also situated in the basement. It is htted with electric light, and can readily be completely darkened for screen examinations. The Department has also two photographic dark rooms fitted for dealing with large plates, and a camera for clinical photography. Mr. Cooper gives practical demonstration in Radiography and Radioscopy. Incoming House-Surgeons are required to present a certificate of having completed a month’s work iu this department prior to taking up duties in the Avards. SPECIAL COURSE OP SIX LECTURES. The Uses of X-rays in Diagnosis. 1. The Construction and Care of a simple set of apparatus. The Physical properties of X-rays. The fluorescent screen. Photography in X-ray work. Stereoscopy. 2. Fractures and Dislocations. Epiphyses. Common sources of error in the interpretation of radiograms. 3. Diseases of bones and joints. 4. Examination of ihe head and neck. Dental Skiagraphy. The localization of foreign bodies. 5. Examination of the Thorax. Aneurism. Tumours. Phthisis. Pneumonia. Empyema, &c., &c. 6. Examination of the Urinary Tract. The Stomach and other abdominal organs. The times at which the above course is delivered will be announced on the notice boards in the Entrance Halls of the School and Hospital. PRACTICAL PHARMACY. Mr. R. R. Bennett. The main object of this Course is to give a practical knowledge of writing and dispensing prescriptions. The most commonly used phar- maceutical processes are demonitrated to and worked by the Students. Many of the most important official and other preparations are made as Infusions, Decoctions, Pills, I’owders, Solutions, Tinctures, Lini- ments, Lotions, Ointments, Suppositories, Plasters, Mixtures, Emul- sions, Syrups. The use of Pill excipients is explained, and practical examples provided. Chemical and physical incompatibilities are considered and practically demonstrated. Attention is directed to the best means of combining remedies with the view of obtaining elegant and active combinations. About 200 illmstrative prescri])tions are Avritten and dispensed. J'ivn vuce examinations especially directed to the requirements of the Conjoint Board are held Aveekly. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 12, during the Summer Se.s.sion. Fee:—4 guineas; for a Second Course, 1 guinea.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b2901038x_0111.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
