The Ambulance Surgeon: Or Practical Observations On Gunshot Wounds (1862)

By P. Louis Appia

Book Overview

The Ambulance Surgeon: Or Practical Observations On Gunshot Wounds is a book written by P. Louis Appia in 1862. The book provides a comprehensive guide for surgeons and medical personnel on the treatment of gunshot wounds. The author draws on his extensive experience as a field surgeon during the Crimean War and the Italian Wars of Independence to provide practical advice on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gunshot wounds. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of gunshot wounds, the use of anesthesia, the importance of cleanliness and hygiene, and the use of bandages and dressings. The author also discusses the psychological impact of gunshot wounds on patients and their families. The Ambulance Surgeon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, military medicine, or the treatment of trauma.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: 1104477564
• ISBN13: 9781104477561
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"