Excerpt from Antisepsis and Antiseptics Hence, though true antiseptic surgery is much older than Lister himself, this can in nowise detract from the debt which humanity owes to him. This subject, involving as it does the history of progress in all branches of medical science and intimate. Ly associated with the life history of the theories of fermentation as well as the discovery and development of the microscope, is a most voluminous one and must be traced by degrees and stages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Evolution of Antiseptic Surgery: An Historical Sketch of the Use of Antiseptics From the Earliest Times For many years I have been engaged in researches respecting the early methods employed in the healing arts, amongst both civilised and uncivilised peoples. It has been my object, in particular, to trace the origin of the use of remedial agents. Why were certain sub stances used in the treatment of various diseases? Was their adoption the result of study and practical observa tion, or was it more usually the result of accident? Were the alleged virtues purely imaginary and due to some superstitious suggestion? A consideration of such ques tions is always of interest, and sometimes adds to our knowledge. There is a considerable amount of information scattered throughout the world in folk-lore, early manuscripts and printed. Books, but the difficulties of tracing out and sifting the evidence are considerable. I anticipate that the Historical Exhibition of medical, chemical and pharmaceutical objects which I am organising, to be held in London (eng), will lead to the revealing of many facts, and the elucidation of many obscure points, in connection with the origins of various medicines. I should greatly value any information sent me in regard to medical traditions or references to antient treatment in manuscripts, printed works, etc.; even though the items be ever so small, they may form important connecting links in the chain of historical evidence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Handbook on Antiseptics The main object of this handbook is to give a concise account of the chief chemical antiseptics which have been found useful for surgical purposes during the present war. Some of the publications on this subject are not readily accessible to many who Wish to inform themselves as to cur rent European practice, and the requisite information has not yet, so far as we know, been collected into a form handy for reference. It appeared, therefore, that the present work might prove of use to surgeons and others in this country who are now taking up military duties connected with the care of the wounded. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Antiseptic Surgery: Its Principles, Practice, History, and Results The drawings in this book (both the woodcuts and the plates) have been made by Mr. Edgar Thurston, to whom I am much indebted for the great pains which he has bestowed in their preparation. Mr. Groves also kindly took some photographs, from which certain of the woodcuts have been drawn. Dr. Heron has ren dered me great assistance in revising the proof-sheets and in preparing the Index. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Antiseptic Therapeutics, Vol. 2 In this Second Part it is'my intention to indicate, in connection with the consideration of each disease in particular, the methods of treatment and formulae which belong to the antiseptic therapeutics of these diseases. Passing lightly over therapeutic procedures to-day abandoned, or which seem to give only uncer tain results, I shall attempt to give the methods that yield the best results, and particularly such as are preferred by our best authorities in the hospitals of Paris and actually employed in their daily practice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from United States Food and Drug Administration Methods of Testing Antiseptics and Disinfectants: October 15, 1931 Figure 4, - Agar-p1ate method showing no antiseptic properties but good diffusion; note stimulation zone. (the culture medium has contracted because of drying) About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.