The First Lines of the Practice of Surgery: Being an Elementary Work for Students, and a Concise Book of Reference for Practitioners; Part I. General Surgical Subjects; Part II. Particular Surgical Su - Hardcover

Samuel Cooper

9780266597278: The First Lines of the Practice of Surgery: Being an Elementary Work for Students, and a Concise Book of Reference for Practitioners; Part I. General Surgical Subjects; Part II. Particular Surgical Su

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ISBN 10: 0266597270 ISBN 13: 9780266597278

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Foundational guide to surgical practice and patient care

This concise, historical work offers a practical overview of general and specific surgical topics, with clear guidance for students and practitioners.

The text introduces the aims and methods of surgical teaching, explains why concise, actionable information matters in the wards, and provides bite-size explanations of common procedures and conditions. It also presents classic techniques and debates from an earlier era, including hands-on descriptions of operative methods and patient management that shaped modern surgery.

Foundational topics in general surgery, with practical treatment ideas for inflammation, wounds, and infections.
Detailed discussion of cataract management, including couching and extraction, and the reasoning behind these approaches.
Historical perspective on operative planning, patient care, and the use of instruments.
Context for how surgical knowledge was organized and taught in the early 19th century.

Ideal for readers of medical history, early surgical techniques, and anyone seeking a window into how surgery was practiced and taught in its formative years.

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