Chapter I: Preface

_The object of the following few pages is to provide a basis of instruction in the surgical aspect of the Jewish rite of circumcision. The performance of this simple operation is not limited to medical men. It is therefore essential that the lay Mohel should possess a scientific knowledge of the important task he undertakes._

_The Initiation Society which controls the instruction of Mohelim has arranged a Syllabus which guarantees such an acquaintance with the subject. This little book is planned in accordance with that syllabus. Its main object is to bring the principles of ASEPSIS within the information of everyone acting as a Mohel, and to insist upon the urgent need of carrying these principles into practice._

J. SNOWMAN.

11, SHOOT-UP-HILL, BRONDESBURY, N.W.
_July 1904._

CONTENTS.

PAGE.

CHAPTER I.--_Causes of Infection of Wounds._ 7

CHAPTER II.--_Results of Infection of Wounds._ 13

CHAPTER III.--_Elements of the Antiseptic method._ 17

CHAPTER IV.--_Surgical Anatomy._ 23

CHAPTER V.--_Technique of Operation._ 28
_The Dressing._
_Abnormalities._

CHAPTER VI.--_Repair of the Wound._ 38

CHAPTER VII.--_Hæmorrhage._ 44