Tegg's Handbook for Emigrants; Containing Useful Information & Practical Directions on Domestic, Mechanical, Surgical, Medical, and Other Subjects (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII. Minor Operations Bleeding Cupping.--Extracting Teeth.--Lancing Gums.--Incised Wounds Incised Wounds, with Hemorrhage.--Lacerated Wounds.--Contused Wounds.--Bruises.--Burns and Scalds.--Piles.--Falling down of the Rectum.--Varicose Veins.--Corns and Bunions. Injuries to the Eye.--Injuries to the Ear.--Injuries to the Nose.--Chilblains.--Chaps Bites of Rabid Animals, Snakes, &c.--Stings of Insects, Mosquitos, Bees, Wasps, Flies, &c. &c. When it is considered how much pain and danger might be saved, by the power of performing the minor operations of surgery being more generally diffused, and how frequently even the life of a patient depends upon his being immediately cupped or bled, it is astonishing that amongst so many who, from their position in society, might afford the means and acquire the knowledge necessary, so few are found who will take the very little trouble requisite to do so. The fact is, that many persons who will give money, start at trouble, however trifling. In this country, where surgeons are as plentiful as blackberries, such a power might occasionally be employed with advantage; but in a colony, where professional assistance may not be attainable, it becomes a positive duty that every person of intellect and education, who chooses to emigrate, should make himself competent to manage those cases of emergency, in which immediate relief is essential to the safety of the patient; and to do this, he must be able to perform the operations of bleeding and cupping. I have given instructions for one or two operations on the teeth and gums, because, although the necessity for their performance does not, in general, involve any danger, they are K2-y extremely easy, and the power of doing them may saye considerable pain and annoyance, w...