A pioneering study that details the pathology of croup and a bold, topical approach to its treatment in children.
Observations on the Pathology of Croup presents a focused look at a dangerous throat infection and its course. The author argues for a specific, local treatment approach and shares decades of clinical experience, including early demonstrations of topical silver nitrate applications and their effects on the airway membranes. The work blends pathology with practical guidance, tracing how membranes form and how targeted care can alter the disease’s outcome.
Readers will encounter historical context, case observations, and a candid discussion of treatment options—balancing cautious medical reasoning with innovative, hands-on remedies. The text addresses when certain procedures are warranted, and when they are not, offering a measured perspective on complex pediatric care.
Ideal for clinicians, medical students, and historians of medicine seeking insight into 19th-century approaches to a perilous pediatric condition.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the previously untested and controversial treatment of membranous croup in children with topical applications to the larynx. The author maintains that true croup is a specific disease that is dependent on a particular cause and has as its main characteristic an inflammation of the secreting surfaces of the mouth, larynx, and trachea, which always produces a membranous or albuminous exudation. Each variety of the ailmentâ"spasmodic, in ammatory, laryngeal, tracheal, and bronchialâ"is scrutinized, and topical medications are recommended. Case studies from the author's practice illustrate the benefits of his method, which he believes to be a more direct and effective treatment than those that had been used prior to the writing of this book. 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 9781332726653_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-9781332726653
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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-9781332726653
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)