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Mr H. C. Reeks, M.R.C.V.S., which has a tubular end and two 

 hollow spaces, so arranged that the wire falls into a slot pre- 

 pared for it, and does not in any way interfere with the passing 

 of the sutures. 



A needle-holder, of which there are several patterns, is often 



Fig. 28. 

 AVire siTture needle (Reeks'). 



a useful accessory ; a pair of Spencer Wells' artery forceps form 

 a fairly efficient substitute. 



Bandaging. — It is frequently necessary to bandage a wound, 

 and different forms of bandages are used for different parts of 

 the body. For the limbs an ordinary roll bandage, either broad 

 or narrow, is suitable. Tape forms one of the best materials for 

 a narrow bandage, especially when a wound of the digits has 



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Fig. 29. 

 Needle holder. 



to be attended to, and it can be purchased in different widths. 

 For the body the roll bandage, especially a broad one, is again 

 useful, and if inclined to slip over the hind quarters it must be 

 attached to a collar placed round the neck. 



A convenient body bandage can be made out of a broad 

 piece of linen by cutting holes through which the legs are 



