First Lines of the Practice of Surgery: Designed as an Introduction for Students, and a Concise Book of Reference for Practitioners (Classic Reprint)

Samuel Cooper

ISBN 10: 0282686606 / ISBN 13: 9780282686604

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Lines of the Practice of Surgery: Designed as an Introduction for Students, and a Concise Book of Reference for Practitioners (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282686606
• ISBN 13: 9780282686604
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.