A description of the vibrator (Engl. pat. 1890. No.4390.) and directions for use / by C.H. Liedbeck.

  • Liedbeck, C. H.
Date:
1891
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A description of the vibrator (Engl. pat. 1890. No.4390.) and directions for use / by C.H. Liedbeck. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Every assistance at hand must gratefully be accepted, whenever the Vibrator is to be used, although, as indicated in several cases, it is possible to do without any help. From the part of the body, where the vibrations are to be applied, all tight-fitting garments or thick and narrow ones — such as coats, braces, stays etc. — should be removed. The commencing position indicated in each par- » ticular case must always he taken and strictly main¬ tained. The respiration must continue quietly and freely, while the vibration is being received. If the movement seems to be too strong or disagreeable, the intermediate piece O fig. 2 has to be fitted on. The fingers of the disengaged hand may also serve to mo¬ derate the vibrations instead of — or in conjunction with — the medium O. When vibrations are applied to the head, the medium O must always be used in the beginning. Head-vibrations must not last very long, as a rule. Where several contacts are indicated at a certain vibration-movement, the first one is to be used when the mildest form of the movement is applied. The medium N fig. 2 serves to enlarge the vibrations and to enable the operator to turn the handle without displacing the contact.