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Notes on Principles of Surgery (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Blanton L. Hillsman

 
9780332627045: Notes on Principles of Surgery (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0332627047 ISBN 13: 9780332627045
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the roots and practical progress of modern surgery.

This edition traces how ideas from germ theory to antiseptic practice reshaped patient care, turning once dangerous hospitals into safer places for healing.

In these pages, you’ll see how early beliefs about disease gave way to scientific explanations, how Pasteur and Lister changed surgery, and how these ideas translate into real procedures, precautions, and patient outcomes. It combines historical perspective with actionable guidance that underpins today’s sterile practice.
  • How germ theory changed the way surgeons prevent infection.
  • Examples of antiseptic methods and their impact on wound care.
  • Descriptions of wound types, treatment decisions, and aftercare principles.
  • Historical context for the evolution of surgical safety and patient well‑being.
Ideal for readers of medical history and practitioners seeking a concise look at foundational ideas that shaped modern surgery.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0332627047
ISBN 13 
9780332627045
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
240