Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/268
Title
Case notes, 1870-1874, for surgical patients under the care of John Wood, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1870 May - 1874 Nov (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical case histories of patients under the care of John Wood, Surgeon, King's College Hospital, including descriptions of the treatment of numerous conditions including varicose veins, hernia, urinary stones, tumours in the thigh and elsewhere, fractures, stab wound, scalding, concussion and ulceration of limbs. Notes on the use of a carbolic spray (pp. 146, 280). Patient information typically comprises name, age, address, occupation, reason for admission and dates of admission and discharge. Indexed with name, disease and outcome. 1 volume