Sayre, Lewis A.

Sayre,

Lewis A., U.S. surgeon, 1820-1900. Sayre apparatusSayre bandageSayre elevatorSayre jacket - a plaster-of-Paris jacket applied while the patient is suspended by the head and axillae.Sayre sling - used for head suspension.Sayre splintSayre suspension apparatus - obsolete term for Sayre suspension traction.Sayre suspension traction - spinal traction obtained by vertical suspension of the patient by means of a head halter.