CHAPTEE 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 



Fi*g. 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 hitchj Figure 300, made of either cord, tape or 



Fig. 302. Tape Muzzle Held 

 by an Assistant. 



Fig. 303. Leather Strap IVluzzle 

 Held by an Assistant. 



