A series of twenty five maternity cases treated
with rectal -ether -oil -quinine in labour is
reviewed and discussed in tib light of modern
practice.Great relief was experienced in 76% of all cases
and moderate relief in 20% with one failure.No maternal deaths occurred in spite of the large
percentage of abnormal cases and no foetal
deaths could be attributed to its use.Its suitability to dystocia, tuberculosis,
toxaemia and induction is proved.Labour is not unduly prolonged; it may be hastened
but with careful technique rarely ceases.Certain minor objections can be obviated by
improved technique and wider experience; they
are not in themselves, sufficiently serious
to disqualify the method.It is best used in hospital where skilled
supervision and attention are available, but,
in a modified form can be adapted to Nursing Homes.The physical and mental condition of the patient
is improved by the knowledge of ease during delivery,
thus ensuring a better convalescence.The admitted enthusiasm of the patient is the best criterion of the success of this method
