Clinical gynaecology : medical and surgical, for students and practitioners / by eminent American teachers ; edited by John M. Keating and by Henry C. Coe.

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1896
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Credit: Clinical gynaecology : medical and surgical, for students and practitioners / by eminent American teachers ; edited by John M. Keating and by Henry C. Coe. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.

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    CONTENTS. PAGE INTRODUCTORY. By William Goodell, M.D 1-25 CHAPTER I. METHODS OF GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMINATION AND GENERAL OUTLINES OF DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS. By William H. Baker, M.D., and Francis H. Davenport, M.D 20-86 Verbal History—Physical Examination—Various Positions—Bimanual Exam- ination: Digital Examination of the Vagina, Palpation of the Cervix, Normal Position of Cervix, Position of the Cul-de-Sac, Use of the Hand on the Abdomen, Bimanual Palpation of the Uterus, Bimanual Examination of the Appendages, Use of Bight Forefinger, Use of Two Fingers in the Vagina, Bimanual Examination of Virgins, Difficulties of'Bimanual Ex- amination—Visual Inspection of the External Genitals—Examination in the Semi-Prone Posture—Examination in the Erect Posture—The Knee-Chest Position—The Trendelenburg Posture—With the Speculum: Valvular Specula, Sims's .Speculum, Self-Retaining Speculum—Use of the Probe or Sound—Inspection of the Abdomen: Palpation, Percussion, Measurements — Bimanual Examination of the Rectum—The Recto-Vesical Examination —Examination of the Urethra and Bladder—Digital Examination of the Bladder—Palpation of the Ureters—Examination of tho Rectum and Anus: Methods of Examination—Examination of the Interior of the Uterus— Genera] Outlines of Differential Diagnosis: Pain, Disorders of Menstruation, Leucorrhcea, Enlargements, Disturbances of Function, Reflex Symptoms. CHAPTER II. GYNECOLOGICAL TECHNIQUE. By Hunter Robb, M.D 87-169 I. Importance to the Surgeon of Bacteriological Training—Sepsis and Wound- Infection—Micro-Organisms concerned—Asepsis—Antisepsis. II. Princi- ples of Sterilization—Chemical Disinfection. III. Practical Application of the Principles of Sterilization —Operating Suits—Preparation of the Sur- geon and his Assistants. IV. Tin' Preparation of Patients for Operations, Major and Minor—Means employed to obtain nn Aseptic Field. V. Gynae- cological Instruments—Methods of Sterilization—Instrument Trays—Care of the Instruments after Operations. VI. Aseptic Sutures, Ligatures, and Carriers—Suture Materials— Sterilization and Preservation of the Various Kinds. VII. Sterilized Dressings : Cotton, Gauzes, Bandage-, Tampons, Sponges. VIII. Aseptic Drainage: (Mass and Rubber Drainage, Gauze Drains, Care of Rubber Materials, Rubber Dam, Rubber Tubing, Rubber Gloves. IX. Fluids for Irrigation : Plain Sterile Water, Antiseptic Fluids for Irrigation, Sterile Physiological Salt Solution, Antiseptic Powders, Iodo-