Item KH/CN/1/70 - Case notes, 1846-1847, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital

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KH/CN/1/70

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Case notes, 1846-1847, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital

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  • 1846 Jun - 1847 May (Creation)

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1 vol

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Manuscript volume of surgical in-patient case notes compiled on behalf of William Fergusson, Professor of Surgery, King's College London, and Surgeon to the Hospital, notably including examples of ulceration and disease of the hip and featuring probably the first use of ether at King's on December 31, 1846 (p. 188). Patient descriptions usually contain name, age, place of origin and current abode, occupation and health history. Indexed in chronological order with names of patients, disease and outcome. 1 volume. Fragile

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