A dissertation on the structure of the obstetric forceps : pointing out its defects, and especially of those with double curved blades: at the same time, shewing particularly the safe application of those with single curved blades, as geometrically proportioned and constructed: and likewise, shewing the necessity and good effects of several new forms of the single curved blade, as the narrow, fanged and reflected, in certain cases of retarded labors: together with cautions, remarks, and reflections on the conduct and management of labors in general / By R. Rawlins, surgeon, Oxford.

Public Domain Mark

You can use this work for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Read more about this licence.

Credit

A dissertation on the structure of the obstetric forceps : pointing out its defects, and especially of those with double curved blades: at the same time, shewing particularly the safe application of those with single curved blades, as geometrically proportioned and constructed: and likewise, shewing the necessity and good effects of several new forms of the single curved blade, as the narrow, fanged and reflected, in certain cases of retarded labors: together with cautions, remarks, and reflections on the conduct and management of labors in general / By R. Rawlins, surgeon, Oxford. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider

This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.