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even yet maintain that during life, and without fatal risk to the patient, it is an impossible thing to sponge out-the larynx. In this, the fourth edition of Dr. Green’s treatise, the reader will find a full exposition of the "follicular" affection before spoken of, and of the methods employed by the acute and practical author, not only in its treatment, but in several other important diseases of the throat and respiratory organs. The worst feature of Dr. Green’s book consists in its illustrations.
might be quoted who
its fourth section, which treats of " Diseases of the Skin," under which small-pox, purpura, erysipelas, syphilis, &c., are included along with follicular warts," "crusta lactea," and " phlegmonous tumours." The second chapter of this section could be well dispensed with, as it is rather a jumble of odds and ends than a fair exposition of the dermatology of the day. Miscellaneous
Papers on Mechanical Subjects. By JOSEPH WHiTWORTH, F.R.S. pp. 183. London: Longmans. 1858.
A
COLLECTION
__
of essays, written at various
periods,
upon the
following subjects :A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Children. By D. 1. On Plane Metallic Surfaces, or True Planes. FRANCIS CONDIE, M.D., Fellow of the College of Physicians, , 2. On an Uniform System of Screw Threads. Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged. pp. T62. &c. 3. Address delivered at the Institution of Mechanical EnPhiladelphia : Blanchard and Lea. London: Triibner and Glasgow. Co. 1858. 4. On Standard Decimal Measures of Length. 5. On Rifted Fire-arms. WE believe the first edition of Dr. Condie’s treatise appeared 6. Official Report of the New York Industrial Exhibition of in 1844, since which time the work has always held a good 1853. position in America. In this country, it was frequently quoted From the known standing and reputation of the author, until Dr. West’s " Clinical Lectures" obtained the ascendancy those specially interested in mechanics and engineering may over all books connected with paediatrics; latterly, too, in find these papers worthy of their perusal. America, the production of the younger Dr. Meigs has somewhat displaced, perhaps, Dr. Condie’s authority. Nevertheless, Edited by The Cyclopmdia of Anatomy and Physiology. we have before us the fifth edition, in which the entire work ROBERT B. ToDD, M.D., F.R.S., &c. &c. Parts LL ancl has been subjected to a careful and thorough revision, a conLII. London: Longmans. 1859. siderable portion of it entirely re-written, and several new THE appearance of this double issue will, no doubt, delight chapters added. many subscribers to a work which has been no less than " In the different sections will be found incorporated every years in progress. We have here before us the important observation in reference to the diseases of which they new title-pages, preface, classified table of contents, index to treat that has been recorded since the appearance of the last edition; and in the several new chapters an account of some the supplementary volume, and the general index to the whole affections omitted in former editions, and for the accurate de- work. Of the careful and extensive elaboration of the latter scription and satisfactory management of which we are indebted index, we may speak in very favourable terms. Dr. Todd mainly to the labours of recent observers." has presided over and editorially concluded a great work, which We have carefully examined the present work, and can speak is highly creditable to his collaborateurs and to the scientific well in its favour. If it has a weak point, it will be found in professional reputation of this country.
gineers,
twenty-four
New Inventions IN AID OF THE
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY. WEISS’S IMPROVED CHLOROFORM INHALER. THE upper part of the apparatus is a graduated glass vessel, calculated to hold an ounce of chloroform. Fig. a is a stop-cock, which, when turned from s to 0, permits the person administering to discharge as much as he pleases into the lower part. The glass vessel is attached to the inhaling valve-box (Fig. c), and revolves on the chloroform chamber, which is enclosed in the warm-water reservoir (e). The latter also contains an atmospheric air-chamber, and the valve-box (c) is so constructed that when its index (k) points to A (air), the patient inhales pure air only, and the vapour is gradually mixed with the latter to the degree required by turning the valve-box towards c (chloroform), at which point the full strength of the vapour is administered. There are three mouth’pieces of different sizes, faced with soft metal, which can be shaped accurately to suit the features. Fig. portrays the full-size one, and also shows the exhaling valve. Fig.f is the joint connecting the apparatus with the mouth-piece, and allows the latter to be adapted to any position of the patient, as shown by Fig. h, while it is at the same time perfectly commanded by the hand which holds the apparatus.
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might be quoted who
its fourth section, which treats of " Diseases of the Skin," under which small-pox, purpura, erysipelas, syphilis, &c., are included along with follicular warts," "crusta lactea," and " phlegmonous tumours." The second chapter of this section could be well dispensed with, as it is rather a jumble of odds and ends than a fair exposition of the dermatology of the day. Miscellaneous
Papers on Mechanical Subjects. By JOSEPH WHiTWORTH, F.R.S. pp. 183. London: Longmans. 1858.
A
COLLECTION
__
of essays, written at various
periods,
upon the
following subjects :A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Children. By D. 1. On Plane Metallic Surfaces, or True Planes. FRANCIS CONDIE, M.D., Fellow of the College of Physicians, , 2. On an Uniform System of Screw Threads. Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged. pp. T62. &c. 3. Address delivered at the Institution of Mechanical EnPhiladelphia : Blanchard and Lea. London: Triibner and Glasgow. Co. 1858. 4. On Standard Decimal Measures of Length. 5. On Rifted Fire-arms. WE believe the first edition of Dr. Condie’s treatise appeared 6. Official Report of the New York Industrial Exhibition of in 1844, since which time the work has always held a good 1853. position in America. In this country, it was frequently quoted From the known standing and reputation of the author, until Dr. West’s " Clinical Lectures" obtained the ascendancy those specially interested in mechanics and engineering may over all books connected with paediatrics; latterly, too, in find these papers worthy of their perusal. America, the production of the younger Dr. Meigs has somewhat displaced, perhaps, Dr. Condie’s authority. Nevertheless, Edited by The Cyclopmdia of Anatomy and Physiology. we have before us the fifth edition, in which the entire work ROBERT B. ToDD, M.D., F.R.S., &c. &c. Parts LL ancl has been subjected to a careful and thorough revision, a conLII. London: Longmans. 1859. siderable portion of it entirely re-written, and several new THE appearance of this double issue will, no doubt, delight chapters added. many subscribers to a work which has been no less than " In the different sections will be found incorporated every years in progress. We have here before us the important observation in reference to the diseases of which they new title-pages, preface, classified table of contents, index to treat that has been recorded since the appearance of the last edition; and in the several new chapters an account of some the supplementary volume, and the general index to the whole affections omitted in former editions, and for the accurate de- work. Of the careful and extensive elaboration of the latter scription and satisfactory management of which we are indebted index, we may speak in very favourable terms. Dr. Todd mainly to the labours of recent observers." has presided over and editorially concluded a great work, which We have carefully examined the present work, and can speak is highly creditable to his collaborateurs and to the scientific well in its favour. If it has a weak point, it will be found in professional reputation of this country.
gineers,
twenty-four
New Inventions IN AID OF THE
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY. WEISS’S IMPROVED CHLOROFORM INHALER. THE upper part of the apparatus is a graduated glass vessel, calculated to hold an ounce of chloroform. Fig. a is a stop-cock, which, when turned from s to 0, permits the person administering to discharge as much as he pleases into the lower part. The glass vessel is attached to the inhaling valve-box (Fig. c), and revolves on the chloroform chamber, which is enclosed in the warm-water reservoir (e). The latter also contains an atmospheric air-chamber, and the valve-box (c) is so constructed that when its index (k) points to A (air), the patient inhales pure air only, and the vapour is gradually mixed with the latter to the degree required by turning the valve-box towards c (chloroform), at which point the full strength of the vapour is administered. There are three mouth’pieces of different sizes, faced with soft metal, which can be shaped accurately to suit the features. Fig. portrays the full-size one, and also shows the exhaling valve. Fig.f is the joint connecting the apparatus with the mouth-piece, and allows the latter to be adapted to any position of the patient, as shown by Fig. h, while it is at the same time perfectly commanded by the hand which holds the apparatus.
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