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BED PANS. 



These are intended as a substitute for the earthen or metal 

 pans commonly used. They are made of whalebone and elastic 

 fabrics, with a rim to be inflated with air. See plate vii., fig. 13. 



PESSARY. 



This article is made of a ring of non-elastic compound, or 

 whalebone, in the same manner as hollow- ware. 



SYRINGES. 



Syringes are among the number of articles that were found to 

 answer a good purpose, as made by the natives of Brazil. 



Those made of vulcanized gum-elastic, after the manner of 

 hollow ware, as represented, plate vii., figs. 14, 15, 16 and 17, 

 are generally introduced in the United States. Like the syringes 

 formerly manufactured by the natives, they have the recom- 

 mendation of being filled by suction, from the elasticity of the 

 gum. 



BELLOWS SYRINGES. 



This is a pattern of syringe, represented, plate vii., fig. 18. It 

 is the invention of a professional gentleman of New York,* and 

 may be considered a decided improvement, on account of the 

 facility with which they can be operated by the patients them- 

 selves. 



• Dr. Joseph Bradshaw. • 



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