Antiseptic Surgery: Its Principles, Practice, History, and Results (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Antiseptic Surgery: Its Principles, Practice, History, and Results (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- William Watson Cheyne
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0260744263
- ISBN 13
- 9780260744265
- Item weight
- 1,119 grams
Discover the bold story of how antiseptic surgery changed medical care. This book traces the rise of antiseptic principles, the debates that shaped them, and the lasting impact on how wounds and infections are treated.
From early ideas about air and wound healing to the emergence of disciplined techniques, the text surveys key experiments, historical figures, and pivotal moments. You’ll see how theories about air, fermentation, and infection evolved into practical methods that reduced fever and improved outcomes in surgery. The work blends history, case studies, and the development of techniques that transformed patient care.
- Explanations of foundational ideas and how they influenced surgical practice
- Profiles of surgeons and scientists who helped shape antisepsis
- Descriptions of early experiments, debates, and real-world applications
- A historical view of open and aseptic methods, and their results
Ideal for readers of medical history and students seeking a clear overview of how antiseptic surgery came to dominate modern practice.
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