Numerous Cases of Surgical Operations Without Pain in the Mesmeric State (1843)

By John Elliotson

Book Overview

""Numerous Cases of Surgical Operations Without Pain in the Mesmeric State"" is a book written by John Elliotson in 1843. The book contains a detailed account of various surgical operations that were performed on patients who were in a state of mesmerism, a form of hypnosis. Elliotson, a prominent physician and professor of medicine, was a strong advocate of mesmerism and believed that it could be used to alleviate pain during surgical procedures. The book describes numerous cases where patients were able to undergo surgery without experiencing any pain while under the effects of mesmerism. Elliotson provides detailed accounts of the procedures performed, the state of the patients during the operations, and the outcomes of each case. The book also includes an introduction where Elliotson provides a brief history of mesmerism and its use in medicine. He discusses the controversy surrounding the practice and the skepticism of many of his colleagues in the medical profession. Overall, ""Numerous Cases of Surgical Operations Without Pain in the Mesmeric State"" provides a fascinating insight into the use of mesmerism in medicine during the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, hypnosis, and alternative forms of pain management.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162197390
• ISBN13: 9781162197395
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"