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Military Medical and Surgical Essays is a book written by William Alexander Hammond, a prominent American physician and neurologist who served as the Surgeon General of the United States Army during the American Civil War. The book, first published in 1865, is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics related to military medicine and surgery, including the treatment of gunshot wounds, amputations, hospital management, and the use of anesthesia. The essays are based on Hammond's personal experiences as a military surgeon and his observations of the medical practices of other military physicians during the Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by military surgeons in the field, including the lack of proper medical supplies and equipment, the high mortality rate of wounded soldiers, and the difficulties of transporting injured soldiers to hospitals. The book also includes discussions of medical ethics and the responsibilities of military physicians to their patients. Hammond emphasizes the importance of providing compassionate care to wounded soldiers and of maintaining the highest standards of medical professionalism, even under the most difficult circumstances. Overall, Military Medical and Surgical Essays is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the medical practices of the Civil War era and the challenges faced by military physicians during that time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, military history, or the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166621087
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 468
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 621 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 3. december 2024
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Military Medical and Surgical Essays is a book written by William Alexander Hammond, a prominent American physician and neurologist who served as the Surgeon General of the United States Army during the American Civil War. The book, first published in 1865, is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics related to military medicine and surgery, including the treatment of gunshot wounds, amputations, hospital management, and the use of anesthesia. The essays are based on Hammond's personal experiences as a military surgeon and his observations of the medical practices of other military physicians during the Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by military surgeons in the field, including the lack of proper medical supplies and equipment, the high mortality rate of wounded soldiers, and the difficulties of transporting injured soldiers to hospitals. The book also includes discussions of medical ethics and the responsibilities of military physicians to their patients. Hammond emphasizes the importance of providing compassionate care to wounded soldiers and of maintaining the highest standards of medical professionalism, even under the most difficult circumstances. Overall, Military Medical and Surgical Essays is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the medical practices of the Civil War era and the challenges faced by military physicians during that time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, military history, or the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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