Medical Electricity: A Practical Treatise On The Applications Of Electricity To Medicine And Surgery

By Roberts Bartholow

Book Overview

Medical Electricity: A Practical Treatise On The Applications Of Electricity To Medicine And Surgery is a comprehensive guide to the use of electricity in the field of medicine. Written by the renowned physician and author, Roberts Bartholow, this book covers a wide range of topics related to the application of electricity in medical practice. The book begins with an introduction to the history of medical electricity, followed by a detailed explanation of the principles of electricity and its effects on the human body. It then goes on to explore the different types of electrical currents and their uses in medical practice, including galvanism, faradism, and static electricity. The book also covers the use of electricity in specific medical conditions, such as neuralgia, paralysis, and rheumatism, as well as its use in surgical procedures, such as cauterization and electrotherapy. It also includes chapters on electrodiagnosis, electrotherapy in gynecology, and the use of electricity in dentistry. Throughout the book, Bartholow provides practical advice and guidance on the safe and effective use of electricity in medical practice, including detailed instructions on how to administer electrical treatments and how to avoid potential hazards. With its comprehensive coverage of the subject and practical guidance, Medical Electricity: A Practical Treatise On The Applications Of Electricity To Medicine And Surgery is an essential resource for medical professionals and students alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163100951
• ISBN13: 9781163100950
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"