Handbook of Medical and Surgical Electricity

By Herbert Tibbits

Book Overview

Handbook of Medical and Surgical Electricity by Herbert Tibbits offers a comprehensive exploration of the use of electricity in medical treatments during the late 19th century. This historical text details various applications of electricity for therapeutic purposes, covering both the theoretical underpinnings and practical techniques of electrotherapy. The book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the development of medical technology and the historical context of electrical treatments.

Tibbits meticulously outlines different electrical modalities, their physiological effects, and their application in treating a range of conditions. This handbook provides insights into the medical practices of the time and the evolving understanding of electricity's potential in healthcare. "Handbook of Medical and Surgical Electricity" is essential reading for historians of medicine, students of medical technology, and anyone interested in the intersection of science and healthcare in the 19th century.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1179039440
• ISBN13: 9781179039442
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"