Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores wounds of the thorax sustained during wartime through the lens of the author's personal experience and those of colleagues. It begins by detailing the causes and clinical features of such injuries, born of various weapons from bayonets to bullets. The author, a medical professional in the backdrop of the Great War, discusses the immediate effects produced by these wounds, including death, shock, and pain, among others. The book continues to examine the potential later effects of penetrating wounds of the chest, such as injuries to the chest wall and pleura, leading to conditions like haemothorax, pyothorax, pneumothorax, and even pericarditis. The author highlights the importance of the early treatment of these complications, with a particular focus on haemothorax, where the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is a common occurrence. The author emphasizes the challenges faced by medical personnel in managing these conditions, considering the era's limitations in medical technology and resources. The book concludes with a discussion of the significance of understanding these injuries, not only for their immediate impact but also for the long-term well-being of those affected. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330491546_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330491546
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330491546
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25817938/1
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