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sides to make the operating of it easy and convenient. This 

 calls for a room 14x16 feet and 10 feet high. 



Some of the most attractive features of this table are the 

 ease and convenience with which the surgeon may approach the 

 patient by entering the table from the back side. This allows 

 him a space of 10 feet long by 5 feet high to enter the table, 

 whereas in all other tables it is necessary to enter from the side 

 the feet are attached to. 



Another advantage is that of the table being used for a sur- 

 gical chair after operations, as previously mentioned; and, 

 lastly, the labor which it saves the veterinarian is a large item 

 with the advantage of being able to turn it to the right or left 

 or upside do^\Ti. Its range of movement is far greater than 

 that of other operating tables. If necessary the surgeon and one 

 assistant can successfully secure a large horse for operation in 

 this machine. 



Directions for Operating the Bradwood Table. 



When it is desired to secure an animal therein, one or more 

 of the bars is freed from engagement with the ears of either 

 of the end frames, and the horse or other animal is then led into 

 the frame, after which the bars are secured into position. The 

 sling is then properly disposed about the animal and the breast 

 and breeching straps tightened. The hobbles are then secured 

 around the ankles and the winding shaft is actuated to tighten 

 the chain and thus securely hold the legs of the animal against 

 movement. The winding shaft is next actuated through the 

 mechanism explained to elevate the sling and lift the animal 

 sufficiently to remove the feet from the ground. The 

 animal being now in proper position to be thrown, the hand 

 wheel is operated, and the table carrying the animal is swung 

 either to the right or to the left and gradually lifts the feet of 

 the animal from the ground, and at the same time the body 

 will be caused to recline upon the cushion previously adjusted 

 and positioned together with its auxiliary attachment, if neces- 

 sary in the operation to be performed. The stay chain will 

 obstruct the movement of the cushion, and any tendency of the 



