CHAPTER II. 



MUZZLES, TAPE AND OTHER METHODS. 



Muzzles. 



To avoid being bitten the surgeon should take the wise pre- 

 caution of applying some means of restraint to the mouth before 



Fig. 301. Tape Muzzle Properly Applied. 



Fig. 300. Clove Hitch Muzzle. 



an examination is made or an operation performed. The best 

 and safest mouth restraint is some form of muzzle. The ordi- 

 nary clove hitch, FigTire 300, made of either cord, tape or 



Fig. 302. Tape Muzzle Held 

 by an Assistant. 



Fig. 303. Leatlier Strap Muzzle 

 Held by an Assistant. 



