Specification of Augustus Bryant Childs : uterine supports.

  • Childs, Augustus Bryant.
Date:
1869
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Specification of Augustus Bryant Childs : uterine supports. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    o Provisional Specification. A.D. 1869.—N° 1938. Childs’ Improvements in TJterine Supports. The sack is supported and held to its place by bands sewed or otherwise attached to it, and composed in whole or part of india-rubber or other elastic material. The upper end of the bands are buttoned or buckled to a waistband or belt; or two or more of these bands are used in front and at the back of the patient for adjusting and holding the 5 sack and support in proper position. In some cases of uterine disorders hard substances may be used in connection with a sponge or absorbing material contained in the sack to give a firmer support to the deseased part if required. LONDON: Printed by George Edward Evre and William Spottiswoode Printers to the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty. 1869. V-' J. /