Ether And Chloroform: Their Employment In Surgery, Dentistry, Midwifery, Therapeutics, Etc. (1851) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436839389)

Ether and Chloroform: Their Employment in Surgery, Dentistry, Midwifery, Therapeutics, Etc. (1851) is a medical book written by John Foster Brewster Flagg. The book explores the use of ether and chloroform as anesthetics in various medical procedures, including surgery, dentistry, and midwifery. The author provides a detailed history of the discovery and development of these drugs, as well as their chemical properties and effects on the human body. The book also discusses the risks and benefits of using ether and chloroform, as well as the proper administration techniques and dosages. Additionally, the author examines the use of these drugs in therapeutic settings, such as for the treatment of nervous disorders and convulsions. Overall, Ether and Chloroform is a comprehensive guide to the use of these important anesthetics in medical practice during the mid-19th century.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.

Author: John Foster Brewster Flagg
ISBN-10: 1436839386
ISBN-13: 9781436839389
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d