- Email: [email protected]
Hygienic appliances and therapeutic preparations
9°
THE
BRITISH
JOURNAL
PREPARATIONS DR. MINCHIN'S
-
_
OF
AND
"rU.BERCULOSIS
APPLIANCES.
STETHOSCOPE.
DR. MINCHIN'S STETHOSCOPE has found favour with m a n y p h y s i c i a n s . A new model has recently been introduced. 1 T h e chief a d v a n t a g e in this simple, compact, and effective stethoscope lies in the fact that the receiver or a u s c u l t a t o r y d i a p h r a g m is so set that, unlike in most stethoscopes, it can be a p p l i e d to the p a t i e n t ' s chest without g i v i n g rise to difficulties in r e g a r d to dress, a~ttitude, or general position. If required the heart can be a u s c u l t a t e d with the patient in the prone position. T h e new model, as i s i n d i c a t e d in the a c c o m p a n y i n g figures, has side-loops
DR. MINCHIN'S STETHOSCOPE.
which e n a b l e the s p h y g m o m a n o m e t e r to be fixed when b l o o d p r e s s u r e estimates a r e being made, Dr. M i n c h i n ' s chest-pieces offer various advantages, and will be of service to tuberculosis officers and others h a v i n g to deal with chest cases. P r a c t i t i o n e r s deating with infants and children will find these chest-pieces of much practical advantage. HYGIENIC
APPLIANCES AND PREPARATIONS.
THERAPEUTIC
R e s t is one of the first and most essential elements in the care of the m a j o r i t y of tuberculous patients. But rest m u s t be r e g u l a t e d a n d supervised and carried out under open-air conditions with a m i n i m u m 1 Full particulars regarding Dr. Minchin's stethoscope may be obtained on application to the inventor at Invicta House, Marine Parade, Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent. The stethoscope can be obtained at all medical and surgical instrument makers. The t rice of each chest-piece is lOS. 6d.
PREPARATIONS
AND
APPLIANCES
9r
of trouble and a m a x i m u m of comfort. M a n y l forms of reclining couches and hammocks have been devised, but in most of these t h e r e are points which leave much to be desired. Our a t t e n t i o n has recently been directed to the " GONDOLA " OPEN-AIR ~ESTING HAMMOCK,the m a i n features of which are indicated in the a c c o m p a n y i n g figure) It offers m a n y a d v a n t a g e s : easy a d j u s t m e n t , mobility, rigidity, durability, freedom from ground fixings and o t h e r lashings, a n d great comfort in actual use. T h e hammock, moreover, has a pleasing appearance, and can be moved about e v e n b y a child. One of these delightful hammocks can be seen in use at the Children's S a n a t o r i u m of the National
T H E ~ G O N D O L A " O P E N - A I R R E S T I N G ItAMMOCK.,
Children's H o m e and O r p h a n a g e at H a r p e n d e n . This h a m m o c k is one of the novelties in which Mr. J. j. Bailey, F . R . H . S . , L . D . S . , H o u s e and Gardens Sundries, Ltd., Chichester House, Chancery Lane, W.C. 2, is specially interested. I n our lastissue we directed attention to certain of the inventions of Mr. Bailey likely to be of service in sanatoria work and to all engaged in horticultural activities. A t this time of the year many of our readers would find Mr. Bailey's ingenious and effective " E v e r y m a n ' s Seed Sower " (price is.) simply invaluable. G a r d e n s in connection with sanatoria a n d open-air schools should b e made as beautiful and as instructive as possible. A n d a particularly attractive way in which the charms of a garden may be increased is by the use of VERSE S T O N E S f l Messrs. C o w way and Cooper have favoured us with a specimen of one of these c h a r m i n g novelties. I t can now be BRONZE L E T T E R E D VERSE STONE. seen i n t h e rock-garden of the openair school of the Children's S a n a t o r i u m at t-Iarpenden, a branch of the great N a t i o n a l Children's H o m e and Orphanage, which has centres for i t s 4,ooo little folk in m a n y parts of the country. T h e accom1 The Gondola Hammock is manufactured by the. Home and Garden Sundries Company, Ltd., Botolph House, io, Eastcheap, E.C. 3, from whom full particulars can be obtained on application. Particulars and prices regarding the Verse Stones may be obtained on application to Conway and Cooper, Hollis Croft, Sheffield.
92
THE
BRITISH
JOURNAL
OF TUBERCULOSIS
panying figure indicates better than any description the delight of this clever artistic construction. W e under: stand that these verse stones have gone to various parts of the world, and now decorate panel gables, rockeries, conservatories, and small lawns. W e particularly commend them to country gardens where sick folk and children are to be found. E v e r y sanatorium and open-air school should possess one or more of Major C. Van Der Byl's SPADE-ScRAPERS. 1 These are ingeniously constructed spades, which provide means for thd effective cleansing of dirty boots, and thereby save much trouble and labour by preventing THE SPADEthe incursion of mud into, house and passages. Major SCRAPER. Van Der Byl has also introduced a desirable companion in the form of a Spade Boot Brush. Miss Molly H a i g h has favoured us with a specimen of one of her cleverly constructed, artistic, and novel F o o T S C R A P E R S . 2 " S c o t t i e " is a strong wrought-iron scraper, having long spikes for fixing in ground or concrete. These quaint, charming foot scrapers are ideal for country houses where children dwell. W e have sent " S c o t t i e " to the openair school of the Children's Sanatorium at Harpenden, where he may be seen any day fulfilling a valuable mission in his dog's life. This entirety supersedes the old type of round brush with a pole, as it is raised off the damp ground on three little feet which prolong its life, and you c a n get the toe and sides of the boot underneath the bristles, thus enabling the whole of the foot to be wiped perfectly clean whilst standing in an easy position. T h e KLION TRAY is a novelty which will be of special interest to invalids, and should appeal • ,to those who have to spend time resting in the ~ ~ open or elsewhere.~ It is a simple adjunct for the armchair, thereby providing desk, shelf, or book-rest. W o m e n will welcome thework-b~sket and work-bag s h a p e s . "-..)d.~ ~ Many shelters, open-air schools, and private rooms used for tuberculous children and consumptive patients experience considerable difficulty in providing means for heating, the boiling of water, and the conducting of simple cooking, which, while effective, should not be expensive. I n meetTHE ~'
PREPARATIONS
AND APPLIANCES
93
one of the ,most reliable oil-burning stoves on the market. The expenditure is low, while the power provided is high. There i s a r e m a r k a b l e freedom from unpleasant smell. ' F o r u s e in cases of
BIJOU A R D E N T
THE t< ARDENT "
LAMPS;
sickness, where gas and electric fires are not available, the "Ardent " is invaluable. All forms of simple cooking can be carried out on this inexpensive and most practical stove. Hot-water bottles are essential appliances in all forms of nursing;' and a r e specially desirable in effective and convenient varieties, for tuberculous subjects undergoi~ng open~air treatment. The Hospital Contracts C o , Ltd,, a r e now providing excellent " COLFARGAR "
ALUMINIUM
I~oT-V~c/ATER
BOTTLES
which for cleanliness, durability, and effectiveness cannot be excelled. 1 They are Of Brifisli constructi0nl bod:~ stamped and in one piece, and solid drawn, and a r e fitted with an ÷,~'~;~ improved stopper which eliminates o~,,,0,o all danger of leakagei These bottles: are available in round and flat shapes; and having capacity of three and two pints. The prices are 5s. 6d. THE ',COLFARGAR"ALUMINIUM and 3s. 6d., post free. HOT-WATER BOTTLE. The " KENSAL" Series of Glass Sprays provide reliable, convenient, and inexpensive means for the application of medicaments to the nose 1 P a r t i c u l a r s r e g a r d i n g the A l u m i n i u m Hot-X,Vater B o t t l e s can be obtained from the H o s p i t a l C o n t r a c t s Co., Ltd., 33-35, M o r t i m e r Street, W. I.
94
THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS
and throat. T h e y are free from corrosion a n d clogging, and can be readily and effectively sterilized. One of the most convenient of t h e series is t h e " KENSAL " COMBINED NASAL IRRIGATOR AND A;r0MIsER, the chief features of which are shown in the a c c o m p a n y i n g figures. ~ I t
k / j~-o.,. NO I
// <._.,¢
4/
4 o ~ n BErne ¢R0vo¢~k'°
JNCOaP0R~*,~
ARNOLD~ ~ o ~ s .
THE
~KENSAL
)~ C O M B I N E D
NASAL
IRRIGATOR
AND
ATOMISER.
provides an a d m i r a b l e m e a n s for the cleansing of the m u c o u s membranes of the n a s a l passages, p r e p a r a t o r y to s y s t e m a t i c t r e a t m e n t by specific medicaments. T h e price is 4.s. 6d. Garlic has for long y e a r s b e e n a d v o c a t e d as an agent of service in the t r e a t m e n t of tuberculosis. U n d e r the designation of " ALLISATIN " there has been r e c e n t l y introduced, in t a b l e t form, a garlic p r e p a r a t i o n which is said to be free from all o b j e c t i o n a b l e secondary effects. ~ According to the w o r k of Professor E. Roos i t would seem p r o b a b l e t h a t Allisatin m a y be a d v a n t a g e o u s in some cases of intestinal tuberculosis. "TENASITINE "3 is d e s i g n a t e d a " U niversal Adhesive," a n d is c e r t a i n l y a clean, reliable, convenient p r e p a r a t i o n for producing a firmly c e m e n t e d union between a l m o s t a n y class of surfaces. I t is p u t up in h a n d y metal tubes, and is an a g e n t which will be a p p r e c i a t e d , not only in hospitaIs, sanatoria, and open-air schools, but in laboratories, m u s e u m s , and wherever scientific and practical work is being carried out. D r . K a t h a r i n e G a m g e e has devised a serviceable Case Sheet for use in Artificial L i g h t T r e a t m e n t Centres, containing a weight c h a r t and a blood chart. 4 t Full particulars regarding the "KensaI" Series of Glass Sprays can be obtained on application to John Bell and Croyden, Ltd., incorporating Arnold and Spns, 50-52, Wigmore Street, W. i. "Allisatin" is supplied by the Sandoz Chemical Co., Ltd., Canal Road, Bradford, Yorks. "Tenasitine" and other varieties of cements are manufactured by Kay Brothers. Ltd., St, Petersgate Mills, Stockport. 4 The Case Sheets,for use in connection with Artificial Light Treatment are published by H. K. Lewis and Co., Ltd., i36, Gower Street, W.C. I~ Price Is. 6d. adozen; 5ofor5 s.; ioofor9 s.; 250 for£i.
THE
BRITISH
JOURNAL
PREPARATIONS DR. MINCHIN'S
-
_
OF
AND
"rU.BERCULOSIS
APPLIANCES.
STETHOSCOPE.
DR. MINCHIN'S STETHOSCOPE has found favour with m a n y p h y s i c i a n s . A new model has recently been introduced. 1 T h e chief a d v a n t a g e in this simple, compact, and effective stethoscope lies in the fact that the receiver or a u s c u l t a t o r y d i a p h r a g m is so set that, unlike in most stethoscopes, it can be a p p l i e d to the p a t i e n t ' s chest without g i v i n g rise to difficulties in r e g a r d to dress, a~ttitude, or general position. If required the heart can be a u s c u l t a t e d with the patient in the prone position. T h e new model, as i s i n d i c a t e d in the a c c o m p a n y i n g figures, has side-loops
DR. MINCHIN'S STETHOSCOPE.
which e n a b l e the s p h y g m o m a n o m e t e r to be fixed when b l o o d p r e s s u r e estimates a r e being made, Dr. M i n c h i n ' s chest-pieces offer various advantages, and will be of service to tuberculosis officers and others h a v i n g to deal with chest cases. P r a c t i t i o n e r s deating with infants and children will find these chest-pieces of much practical advantage. HYGIENIC
APPLIANCES AND PREPARATIONS.
THERAPEUTIC
R e s t is one of the first and most essential elements in the care of the m a j o r i t y of tuberculous patients. But rest m u s t be r e g u l a t e d a n d supervised and carried out under open-air conditions with a m i n i m u m 1 Full particulars regarding Dr. Minchin's stethoscope may be obtained on application to the inventor at Invicta House, Marine Parade, Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent. The stethoscope can be obtained at all medical and surgical instrument makers. The t rice of each chest-piece is lOS. 6d.
PREPARATIONS
AND
APPLIANCES
9r
of trouble and a m a x i m u m of comfort. M a n y l forms of reclining couches and hammocks have been devised, but in most of these t h e r e are points which leave much to be desired. Our a t t e n t i o n has recently been directed to the " GONDOLA " OPEN-AIR ~ESTING HAMMOCK,the m a i n features of which are indicated in the a c c o m p a n y i n g figure) It offers m a n y a d v a n t a g e s : easy a d j u s t m e n t , mobility, rigidity, durability, freedom from ground fixings and o t h e r lashings, a n d great comfort in actual use. T h e hammock, moreover, has a pleasing appearance, and can be moved about e v e n b y a child. One of these delightful hammocks can be seen in use at the Children's S a n a t o r i u m of the National
T H E ~ G O N D O L A " O P E N - A I R R E S T I N G ItAMMOCK.,
Children's H o m e and O r p h a n a g e at H a r p e n d e n . This h a m m o c k is one of the novelties in which Mr. J. j. Bailey, F . R . H . S . , L . D . S . , H o u s e and Gardens Sundries, Ltd., Chichester House, Chancery Lane, W.C. 2, is specially interested. I n our lastissue we directed attention to certain of the inventions of Mr. Bailey likely to be of service in sanatoria work and to all engaged in horticultural activities. A t this time of the year many of our readers would find Mr. Bailey's ingenious and effective " E v e r y m a n ' s Seed Sower " (price is.) simply invaluable. G a r d e n s in connection with sanatoria a n d open-air schools should b e made as beautiful and as instructive as possible. A n d a particularly attractive way in which the charms of a garden may be increased is by the use of VERSE S T O N E S f l Messrs. C o w way and Cooper have favoured us with a specimen of one of these c h a r m i n g novelties. I t can now be BRONZE L E T T E R E D VERSE STONE. seen i n t h e rock-garden of the openair school of the Children's S a n a t o r i u m at t-Iarpenden, a branch of the great N a t i o n a l Children's H o m e and Orphanage, which has centres for i t s 4,ooo little folk in m a n y parts of the country. T h e accom1 The Gondola Hammock is manufactured by the. Home and Garden Sundries Company, Ltd., Botolph House, io, Eastcheap, E.C. 3, from whom full particulars can be obtained on application. Particulars and prices regarding the Verse Stones may be obtained on application to Conway and Cooper, Hollis Croft, Sheffield.
92
THE
BRITISH
JOURNAL
OF TUBERCULOSIS
panying figure indicates better than any description the delight of this clever artistic construction. W e under: stand that these verse stones have gone to various parts of the world, and now decorate panel gables, rockeries, conservatories, and small lawns. W e particularly commend them to country gardens where sick folk and children are to be found. E v e r y sanatorium and open-air school should possess one or more of Major C. Van Der Byl's SPADE-ScRAPERS. 1 These are ingeniously constructed spades, which provide means for thd effective cleansing of dirty boots, and thereby save much trouble and labour by preventing THE SPADEthe incursion of mud into, house and passages. Major SCRAPER. Van Der Byl has also introduced a desirable companion in the form of a Spade Boot Brush. Miss Molly H a i g h has favoured us with a specimen of one of her cleverly constructed, artistic, and novel F o o T S C R A P E R S . 2 " S c o t t i e " is a strong wrought-iron scraper, having long spikes for fixing in ground or concrete. These quaint, charming foot scrapers are ideal for country houses where children dwell. W e have sent " S c o t t i e " to the openair school of the Children's Sanatorium at Harpenden, where he may be seen any day fulfilling a valuable mission in his dog's life. This entirety supersedes the old type of round brush with a pole, as it is raised off the damp ground on three little feet which prolong its life, and you c a n get the toe and sides of the boot underneath the bristles, thus enabling the whole of the foot to be wiped perfectly clean whilst standing in an easy position. T h e KLION TRAY is a novelty which will be of special interest to invalids, and should appeal • ,to those who have to spend time resting in the ~ ~ open or elsewhere.~ It is a simple adjunct for the armchair, thereby providing desk, shelf, or book-rest. W o m e n will welcome thework-b~sket and work-bag s h a p e s . "-..)d.~ ~ Many shelters, open-air schools, and private rooms used for tuberculous children and consumptive patients experience considerable difficulty in providing means for heating, the boiling of water, and the conducting of simple cooking, which, while effective, should not be expensive. I n meetTHE ~'
PREPARATIONS
AND APPLIANCES
93
one of the ,most reliable oil-burning stoves on the market. The expenditure is low, while the power provided is high. There i s a r e m a r k a b l e freedom from unpleasant smell. ' F o r u s e in cases of
BIJOU A R D E N T
THE t< ARDENT "
LAMPS;
sickness, where gas and electric fires are not available, the "Ardent " is invaluable. All forms of simple cooking can be carried out on this inexpensive and most practical stove. Hot-water bottles are essential appliances in all forms of nursing;' and a r e specially desirable in effective and convenient varieties, for tuberculous subjects undergoi~ng open~air treatment. The Hospital Contracts C o , Ltd,, a r e now providing excellent " COLFARGAR "
ALUMINIUM
I~oT-V~c/ATER
BOTTLES
which for cleanliness, durability, and effectiveness cannot be excelled. 1 They are Of Brifisli constructi0nl bod:~ stamped and in one piece, and solid drawn, and a r e fitted with an ÷,~'~;~ improved stopper which eliminates o~,,,0,o all danger of leakagei These bottles: are available in round and flat shapes; and having capacity of three and two pints. The prices are 5s. 6d. THE ',COLFARGAR"ALUMINIUM and 3s. 6d., post free. HOT-WATER BOTTLE. The " KENSAL" Series of Glass Sprays provide reliable, convenient, and inexpensive means for the application of medicaments to the nose 1 P a r t i c u l a r s r e g a r d i n g the A l u m i n i u m Hot-X,Vater B o t t l e s can be obtained from the H o s p i t a l C o n t r a c t s Co., Ltd., 33-35, M o r t i m e r Street, W. I.
94
THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS
and throat. T h e y are free from corrosion a n d clogging, and can be readily and effectively sterilized. One of the most convenient of t h e series is t h e " KENSAL " COMBINED NASAL IRRIGATOR AND A;r0MIsER, the chief features of which are shown in the a c c o m p a n y i n g figures. ~ I t
k / j~-o.,. NO I
// <._.,¢
4/
4 o ~ n BErne ¢R0vo¢~k'°
JNCOaP0R~*,~
ARNOLD~ ~ o ~ s .
THE
~KENSAL
)~ C O M B I N E D
NASAL
IRRIGATOR
AND
ATOMISER.
provides an a d m i r a b l e m e a n s for the cleansing of the m u c o u s membranes of the n a s a l passages, p r e p a r a t o r y to s y s t e m a t i c t r e a t m e n t by specific medicaments. T h e price is 4.s. 6d. Garlic has for long y e a r s b e e n a d v o c a t e d as an agent of service in the t r e a t m e n t of tuberculosis. U n d e r the designation of " ALLISATIN " there has been r e c e n t l y introduced, in t a b l e t form, a garlic p r e p a r a t i o n which is said to be free from all o b j e c t i o n a b l e secondary effects. ~ According to the w o r k of Professor E. Roos i t would seem p r o b a b l e t h a t Allisatin m a y be a d v a n t a g e o u s in some cases of intestinal tuberculosis. "TENASITINE "3 is d e s i g n a t e d a " U niversal Adhesive," a n d is c e r t a i n l y a clean, reliable, convenient p r e p a r a t i o n for producing a firmly c e m e n t e d union between a l m o s t a n y class of surfaces. I t is p u t up in h a n d y metal tubes, and is an a g e n t which will be a p p r e c i a t e d , not only in hospitaIs, sanatoria, and open-air schools, but in laboratories, m u s e u m s , and wherever scientific and practical work is being carried out. D r . K a t h a r i n e G a m g e e has devised a serviceable Case Sheet for use in Artificial L i g h t T r e a t m e n t Centres, containing a weight c h a r t and a blood chart. 4 t Full particulars regarding the "KensaI" Series of Glass Sprays can be obtained on application to John Bell and Croyden, Ltd., incorporating Arnold and Spns, 50-52, Wigmore Street, W. i. "Allisatin" is supplied by the Sandoz Chemical Co., Ltd., Canal Road, Bradford, Yorks. "Tenasitine" and other varieties of cements are manufactured by Kay Brothers. Ltd., St, Petersgate Mills, Stockport. 4 The Case Sheets,for use in connection with Artificial Light Treatment are published by H. K. Lewis and Co., Ltd., i36, Gower Street, W.C. I~ Price Is. 6d. adozen; 5ofor5 s.; ioofor9 s.; 250 for£i.