He is also known for the " Barton bandage ", a figure-of-eight bandage to support the jaw, and " Barton forceps ", curved obstetric forceps.
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He invented both the " Barton bandage " ( a figure eight bandage that provides support below and anterior to the lower jaw ), and Barton forceps ( obstetrical forceps with one fixed, curved blade and lunged anterior blade for application to a high transverse position of the head ).