Excerpt from An Experimental and Clinical Research Into Certain Problems Relating to Surgical Operations: An Essay Awarded the Alvarenga Prize for 1901 by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
The several subjects comprising this research were suggested by practical experience in the Operating-room. As most of our exact knowledge of human functions has been gained by animal experimentation, it would seem to be safe to apply the laws thus Obtained to surgical prac tice. This is more particularly true of the vascular and the nervous system. Upon the ready and the exact appli cation of such laws depend the immediate results of many Operations.
This research extended over three years, during which time the results were clinically compared and applied in an active Operative practice. It was exceedingly gratify ing to note the close correspondence between the phe nomena observed in the operating-room and in the labora tory.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the relationship between surgical procedures and the physiological functions of the human body, contributing to the field of surgical physiology. The author, a practicing surgeon, presents experimental and clinical research on the effects of manipulating the vagus nerve, administering intravenous saline solutions, and closing off carotid arteries. The findings provide guidance for surgeons on how to minimize the impact of these procedures on the body's systems, such as circulation and respiration. This research highlights the importance of understanding the delicate balance of the body's functions and how surgical interventions can affect them, offering valuable insights for improving surgical outcomes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333259334_0
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