The bath in diseases of the skin, Issue 3551880 |
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Page 51
... secure efficiency having extended over more than two years . There were several problems to solve . It was absolutely necessary that the bath should be strong and yet light and portable ; that it should be so simple as to leave no room ...
... secure efficiency having extended over more than two years . There were several problems to solve . It was absolutely necessary that the bath should be strong and yet light and portable ; that it should be so simple as to leave no room ...
Page 55
... secure it against bending , and is securely pinned to prevent the weight of the bath causing it to slip . Quite recently some further improve- ments have been introduced . The pipe by which the spirit is poured into the outer chamber is ...
... secure it against bending , and is securely pinned to prevent the weight of the bath causing it to slip . Quite recently some further improve- ments have been introduced . The pipe by which the spirit is poured into the outer chamber is ...
Page 63
... secure thorough ignition of the spirit , and prevent the flame being put out when the bath is placed over it . Some- times this process must be repeated , as the best spirit will go out now and then . In cold weather it often saves time ...
... secure thorough ignition of the spirit , and prevent the flame being put out when the bath is placed over it . Some- times this process must be repeated , as the best spirit will go out now and then . In cold weather it often saves time ...
Page 67
... secure the greatest amount of heat with the least degree of fatigue . The weighty mackintosh cover ing which I have seen used with the calomel bath is , to my thinking , quite as objectionable , being cold , stiff , and comfortless in ...
... secure the greatest amount of heat with the least degree of fatigue . The weighty mackintosh cover ing which I have seen used with the calomel bath is , to my thinking , quite as objectionable , being cold , stiff , and comfortless in ...
Page 74
... secure a good soap for the lather which is needed , the soaps employed at many bath - houses being of a very inferior description . For this purpose I have no hesitation in recommending Pears's scented soap- balls ( especially the ...
... secure a good soap for the lather which is needed , the soaps employed at many bath - houses being of a very inferior description . For this purpose I have no hesitation in recommending Pears's scented soap- balls ( especially the ...
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