Scopolamine-Morphine Anesthesia: And A Psychological Study Of Twilight Sleep, Made By The Giessen Method (1915) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437215243)

Scopolamine-Morphine Anesthesia: And A Psychological Study Of Twilight Sleep, Made By The Giessen Method (1915) is a medical book written by Bertha Van Hoosen. The book explores the use of scopolamine and morphine as an anesthetic during childbirth, as well as the psychological effects of ""twilight sleep"" on the mother and child. The Giessen method, a technique developed in Germany, is also discussed in detail. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and risks associated with this form of anesthesia, drawing on her own experiences as a physician and obstetrician. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the development of anesthesia and obstetrics during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: Bertha Van Hoosen, Elisabeth Ross Shaw
ISBN-10: 1437215246
ISBN-13: 9781437215243
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d