The Art and Practice of Western Medicine in the Early Nineteenth Century

Author:   Carl J. Pfeiffer
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786476114


Pages:   254
Publication Date:   30 May 2013
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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"""The main problem of leech therapy related to excessive bleeding following the removal of leeches… Another problematical situation was the inadvertent escape of leeches into the throat or stomach."" The period 1800 to 1825 saw the beginnings of scientific exploration and debate, most of the basis for later developments. This learned overview provides fascinating information about beliefs in galvanism and bioelectric machinery, blood-letting, cesareans without anesthesia, the influence of weather and the moon, drugs, vaccination, more. Heavily illustrated."

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Author:   Carl J. Pfeiffer
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.345kg
ISBN:  

9780786476114


ISBN 10:   0786476117
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   30 May 2013
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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provides a wealth of specific information about a variety of topics. The book's value is enhanced by a large number of excellent illustrations - Book Reviews


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The late Carl J. Pfeiffer was a professor at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg. A biomedical research scientist and teacher, he taught in both human and veterinary medical colleges.

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