"Pennsylvania medical men of the American Revolution and era" : a history of the Revolution and era told through the lives of those who lived and made that history
Some of the chapters: Educating the Revolutionary physician --- Quality of care --- The Hospital --- No Shortage of Theories --- Basic Treatments --- Epidemics --- Routine Camp Ailments --- The Army Apothecary (medicines ) --- Surgery --- Notes on Fractures (techniques) --- Notes on Amputations --- Notes on Trepanning--- ---European Medicine
Summary
"In 1775, when the staggering medical crisis known as the Revolutionary War exploded, less than 12 percent of the colonies' practicing physicians held a medical degree. And those few with degrees had graduated without ever seeing a patient. Here are their struggles, their strategies, their odd treatments, and their theories. From makeshift ambulances and wigwam hospitals to herbal drugs and "cookbook" doctoring, this fascinating chronicle of the crusade against disease underscores the ingeniousness of America's most daring fighting men." [from Barnes and Noble]
