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OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE. 



The first aj^paratus oflliis kind of an}- practical value was Daviau's. 

 It consisted of a large oak table about 8x6 feet, the upper part of 

 the front padded with horse-hair and covered with stout leather, the 

 lower portion and the ends perforated with holes for the passage of 

 ropes, the whole pivoted on a horizontal axis, to which was attached a 



Fig. 37. — Daviau's operating table. Horse secured. 



rackwork quadrant. At the back was a stout framework about 2 feet 

 6 inches in height with four legs, so arranged that the upright table 

 could fold back upon it, when the whole had somewhat the appearance of 

 an extreme]}- massive and rather low kitchen table. In practice the horse, 

 already pro\ ided with a powerful head-collar, was led up to the appara- 



FiG. 38. — Daviau's table. Horse in position for operation. 



ius, and strong ropes attached to the head-collar were passed through 

 holes in the table and secured at the back to belaying-pins. At the 

 same time the broad horizontal strap (attached at each end to the 

 table) was brought round the chest and flank, and fastened by drawing 

 the buckles tight. The vertical straps were secured, the hobbles 



