Pierce Rucker (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. 198 pgs. Illustrations; bibliography. Very good hardcover copy. Includes offprint from the Bulletin of the History of Medicine on Dr. Rucker. (763).

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. xv, 198 pp. Three-inch by six-inch section removed from front free endpaper. A memorial volume dedicated to Dr. Rucker, the proceeds from the sale of which went to fund a scholarship program. Contains Dr. Rucker's short biographical sketches of medical men, and explanations of the naming of flowers after specific individuals.

Couverture souple. Condition: Très bon. Edition originale. In-8° broché, 15 pages.

Couverture souple. Condition: Très bon. Edition originale. In-8° broché, 12 pages. Résumé: It is important that the obstetrician know of an anesthetic, not only its safety in regard to both mother and child, but also the effect upon uterine contractions, in order that he may choose intelligently the proper anesthetic for any given case. The effect of an anesthetic upon the uterus not only influences the progress of labor, but also the ease of intrauterine manipulations, and the likelihood of atonic postpartum bleeding. The behavior of the uterus is often inconstant, and this fact must constantly be borne in mind. It would seem, however, that all anesthetics with the possible exception of ethylene, have a tendency to diminish the force and frequency of uterine contractions in proportion to the amount given. This effect is less marked with nitrous oxide-oxygen, and most marked with chloroform. Sacral anesthesia with novocaine belongs in a class by itself. Its usual effect is to stop all contractions soon after it is administered, but the contractions return with unimpaired force before the effect of the drug wears off.

Stapled Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good binding. 12mo.; stapled pamphlet in white printed wrappers; 23 pages; one corner creased; no ownership or other marks in the booklet. There is some light and scattered foxing.~~A paper read by Dr. Rucker before the Richmond Academy of Medicine in February, 1936 and reprinted from the Virginia Medical Monthly of August, 1936. Uncommon. Very Good binding.