9780243101658 - The American Medical Times, Vol 8: Being a Weekly Series of the New York Journal of Medicine; January to June, 1864 Classic Reprint by George Frederick Shrady (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between hospital gangrene and its various forms during two distinct epidemics. The first epidemic primarily manifested as sloughing at the edges of wounds, while the second was characterized by a more aggressive and invasive spread, involving deeper tissues and potentially leading to bone infection. The author provides a detailed analysis of the symptoms, progression, and treatment of both forms of the disease. The book also explores the historical context of the American Civil War and the prevalence of gangrene within military hospitals during that period. The author discusses the challenges faced by medical professionals in combating this devastating condition with limited resources and knowledge. Through a combination of firsthand observations, case studies, and historical research, this book offers a nuanced understanding of hospital gangrene and its impact on military medicine during the 19th century. 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.