Anelia Spritz
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Anelia Spritz is a device for irrigating the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct, used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The syringe typically has a volume of 1-2 cubic centimeters and can be fitted with straight or curved cannulas of various lengths and thicknesses.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ANELIA SPRITZ, for irrigating the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct. At present, this irrigation by means of A. s. is performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The volume of the syringe is ordinarily 1-2 cubic cm. Straight or curved cannulas of various lengths and thicknesses are fitted to the end of the syringe. The cannulas are inserted either only into the lacrimal canals (short cannulas) or into the nasolacrimal duct (long ones) in the manner of Bowman probes. To prevent the separation of the cannula from the syringe when the patient moves their head during irrigation, Nieden recommends inserting a piece of rubber tubing about 5 cm in length between the syringe and the cannula, as is done with ear syringes.
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“Anelia Spritz.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/anelia-spritz/