Historical Bibliography Updated: February 1, 2020
Recherches sur l'introduction accidentelle de l'air dans les veines, et particulièrement sur cette question: L'air en s'Introduisant spontanément par une veine blessée pendant une opération chirurgicale, peut-il causer subitement la mort?
Publication Details
Paris: Germer Baillière, 1839 CE.
Amussat was one of the first to draw attention to the risks of the introduction of venous air embolism in surgery. Before the introduction of anesthesia surgery was particularly rapid by necessity, and veins were often opened in the rush to complete operations.
Digital facsimile from BnF Gallica at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #11546 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/13745 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | recherches-sur-lintroduction-accidentelle-de-lair-dans-les-veines |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Paris