The treatment of disease by electric currents : a hand-book of plain instructions for the general practitioner / by S.H. Monell.

  • Monell, S. H. (Samuel Howard), -1918.
Date:
1897
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Credit: The treatment of disease by electric currents : a hand-book of plain instructions for the general practitioner / by S.H. Monell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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    cells and the 1,500 yard No. 36 coil, and with the aid of the rheostat increase the current strength from zero up to the Fig. 117. Bipolar vaginal electrode. point of producing a gentle grasp upon the tissues, accom- panied by an increasing sense of comfort. No matter what coil or E, M. F. produces this effect, the current must be in- creased from zero until the correct dosage is found. Continue these applications with a gradually increasing stimulus to absorption and contraction as rapidly as sedation prepares the parts. Either at the beginning if it is necessary, or at any other time it may be required in any given case, free drainage may be assisted by a few applications of intra-uterine negative electrolysis, with mild currents of from 15 to 30 mil. The direct indication for the general condition of the uterus is the anti-congestive, alterative, astringent, muscle-strengthen- ing action of the positive galvanic current. The galvanic part of the treatment may be begun as soon as the vaginal bipolar method accomplishes its work of preparation of the parts by removing tenderness and irritability. Place the usual large felt-covered, flat electrode, 7X 10, upon Fig. ii8- Fine felt or sponge covered electrode—assorted sizes with soft rubber