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This book delves into the world of surgical practice from the late 18th century. It begins by defining what constitutes a wound and discusses the challenge of dealing with surgical complications that may arise from infection, external irritants, and blood loss. The author discusses the causes of inflammation, emphasizing that while it often exists as a symptom of a local issue, it can also result from systemic illness. The author further examines the process of suppuration, which can be a natural consequence of inflammation. Mortification, an extreme form of tissue damage, is explained in detail, along with the challenges of treating it. The author also categorizes and defines various types of wounds, such as burns, chilblains, and frostbite, which can result in varying degrees of injury. The book emphasizes the importance of differentiating between arterial and venous blood loss, since arterial bleeding requires immediate intervention, such as the use of a tourniquet.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of surgical practice from the late 18th century. It begins by defining what constitutes a wound and discusses the challenge of dealing with surgical complications that may arise from infection, external irritants, and blood loss. The author discusses the causes of inflammation, emphasizing that while it often exists as a symptom of a local issue, it can also result from systemic illness. The author further examines the process of suppuration, which can be a natural consequence of inflammation. Mortification, an extreme form of tissue damage, is explained in detail, along with the challenges of treating it. The author also categorizes and defines various types of wounds, such as burns, chilblains, and frostbite, which can result in varying degrees of injury. The book emphasizes the importance of differentiating between arterial and venous blood loss, since arterial bleeding requires immediate intervention, such as the use of a tourniquet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282686604_0
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