Encyclopedia of mechanical auxiliaries to the promotion of health and comfort : with remarks illustrative of their properties and uses ; [and, A catalogue of surgical instruments].

  • Hilliard, Harvey.
Date:
1838-1839
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Credit: Encyclopedia of mechanical auxiliaries to the promotion of health and comfort : with remarks illustrative of their properties and uses ; [and, A catalogue of surgical instruments]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    w 42 TIIK EAR SYR]NOE. “ Syringing the ears is more impor- tant than many persons imaeine (says Dr. Scott). To the healthy car it Is as essential to cleanliness as the tooth-brush is to the mouth ; and considering the peculiar quality of the secretion of this organ, tile Syringe, unquestionably, ought to form a part of the daily toilet. It is, therefore, on the score of delicacy, as requisite to prevent a retention of the wax in the ear. as It is to use a pocket-hand- kerchief for the nose ; but In a dis- ordfred state of tho car, whether marked by a dcllciency or an excess of wax, especially if accompanied by diminished hearing, the daily injec- tion of warm water into the ear should on no account be neglected. The Sy- ringe proper for this purpose should hold three ounces of fluid, and be mounted with an angle pipe furnished with a guard to protect the ear iVom being hurt. By inclining the head to one side over the wash-hand basin, a person may syringe the ears with- out wetting the clothing. Mr. Hil- liard has lately improved upon the Ear Syringe, by making the pipe with his new-invented revolving joint, so that it may be folded to any position most convenient for either seif-use or an assistant.—Price 14s.