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The Physician's Vade Mecum: A Comprehensive Guide to Medical and Surgical Reference

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The physician s vade mecum Being a hand of medical and surgical reference with other useful information and tables (1894)

The physician's vade mecum. Being a hand-book of medical and surgical reference, with other useful information and tables (1894)

by Raphaël Guillard

5 out of 5

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The Physician's Vade Mecum is a comprehensive guide to medical and surgical reference, written by George Bushe and published in 1819. The book is divided into three parts, the first of which covers general medicine, the second covers surgery, and the third covers materia medica.

Part I: General Medicine

The first part of the book covers general medicine, and is divided into six sections.

Inflammation: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of inflammation.
Fever: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of fever.
Exanthemata: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of exanthemata, which are skin rashes that are caused by infection.
Diseases of the respiratory system: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, such as pneumonia and bronchitis.
Diseases of the digestive system: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diseases of the digestive system, such as gastritis and diarrhea.
Diseases of the urinary system: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diseases of the urinary system, such as cystitis and kidney stones.

Part II: Surgery

The second part of the book covers surgery, and is divided into four sections.

Wounds: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of wounds.
Fractures: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of fractures.
Dislocations: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dislocations.
Amputations: This section covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of amputations.

Part III: Materia Medica

The third part of the book covers materia medica, and is divided into two sections.

Vegetable substances: This section covers the medicinal properties of vegetable substances, such as herbs and flowers.
Animal substances: This section covers the medicinal properties of animal substances, such as meat and bone.

Illustrations

The book is illustrated with numerous engravings, which are of great value in understanding the text. The engravings depict a variety of medical and surgical procedures, as well as the anatomy of the human body.

The Physician's Vade Mecum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine. The book provides a comprehensive overview of medical and surgical reference, and is illustrated with numerous engravings. The book is a valuable addition to any medical library.

The physician's vade mecum. Being a hand-book of medical and surgical reference, with other useful information and tables (1894)

by Raphaël Guillard

5 out of 5