AN ASEPTIC PORTABLE HYPODERMIC CASE.

Notes on a Case of Gastrostomy, and on Hypodermic Alimentation

A Case of Suppuration of an Inguinal Gland, Treated by Hypodermic Syringe

The perusal of Mr. Bishop's case, published in the Indian Medical Gazette for December last, induces me to send'you the following, which may not be deemed uninteresting. Under circumstances similarly situated as Mr. Bishop I had some time ago under my observation a young'mnn (European) suffering from the above-named compbint. He beinothen in a very debilitated condition, due apparently to malarial

Manual of Hypodermic Medication

and Bricon. Translated from the Second Edition, with Additions by Andrew S. Currie, M.D. London: H. K. Lewis. 1887. Dr. Currie has done good service in giving us a translation of this book, as it is most desirable that English readers should be made familiar with foreign works, that have been well received in their own country. There is first a most meagre history of the hypodermic method and a...

Sterilization of Hypodermic Syringe

Sir,?With reference to the query on p. 297 of your May issue, the method used by me for sterilizing syringes Js described below:? I carry a few " Soloid " examethylenetetrainine (B. W. & Co.) and a spoon in my injection outfit. The needle !s boiled in the spoon over the burning soloid which gives out a good heat. The boiling water is also drawn into the syringe several times. I have given a goo...

Stitching with a hypodermic needle.

SOME months ago I discovered, as I thought, an entirely new method of stitching, using a hypodermic needle. Subsequent conversations with elders of the profession have revealed that the method, if not as old as the hills, is at least as old as the sulphonamides. However, most doctors of my generation seem to beignorant of it, and since the use of nylon as a suture material renders it easier to ...