Elements of physics, or, Natural philosophy, general and medical : explained independently of technical mathematics, and containing new disquisitions and practical suggestions.

  • Neil Arnott
Date:
1827
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Credit: Elements of physics, or, Natural philosophy, general and medical : explained independently of technical mathematics, and containing new disquisitions and practical suggestions. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    substitute for the forceps. The forceps, to be well and safely used, requires address, which even the naturally dexterous man cannot possess without a certain degree of continued practical familiarity with it; and except in large towns, a man must be unfortunate in his practice who often requires it:—hence the really small number of persons who use it well. The author proposes to publish on this matter, and on some other strictly pro¬ fessional subjects which are lightly touched upon in the present general work, such a practical de¬ tail, as for the dilator, syphon, catheter, &c. is found in his brother’s Treatise and Cases. Conclusion. It is almost superfluous to remark here, that for the practice of general and obstetric surgery, learning and judgment are of little avail unless accompanied by manual dexterity : and it is one of the improvements yet to be made in our systems of education for various professions, to cultivate more methodically the use of the hands. Chil¬ dren and young people, in obtaining practical familiarity with ingenious toys, tools of carpentry, games of address, musical instruments, &c., are often fitting themselves for the important business of their future life. While the author directs the attention of the profession to the important physical considerations set forth in the preceding pages, he deems it necessary most pointedly to remark, that in the living body mechanical principles are associated in their operation with the more recondite prin- CZ s CZ
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