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100 1 _aSnow, John,
_d1813-1858
245 1 0 _aOn chloroform and other anæsthetics: their action and administration
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-14
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"On Chloroform and Other Anæsthetics: Their Action and Administration" by John Snow is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of anæsthetics, focusing on chloroform's development, action, and administration in surgical practices, reflecting significant advancements in medical science during its time. It also includes biographical elements about the author, illustrating his dedication to the field and his contributions to the evolution of surgical practices. The opening of the work introduces the legacy of Dr. John Snow, establishing the significance of his research and ideas surrounding the use of anæsthetics in medical procedures. The preface, authored by Benjamin W. Richardson, reveals the somber context of Snow's passing during the finalization of the manuscript and sets a tone for the importance of Snow’s contributions to medicine. Following this, the text outlines his pioneering efforts surrounding chloroform, indicating a historical progression in medical knowledge about pain management during surgery, while highlighting the need for careful administration to prevent complications. This section also hints at a comprehensive review of both historical practices and modern developments, indicating the book's broader relevance to medical practitioners and scholars interested in the evolution of surgical methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Churchill, 1858
653 _aChloroform
653 _aAnesthetics
653 _aSnow, John, 1813-1858
700 1 _aRichardson, Benjamin Ward,
_d1828-1896
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/onchloroformothe1858snow/
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68315
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