Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/71
Title
Case notes, 1848-1849, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1848 Jun - 1849 Jun (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
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, describing a small number of conditions, notably ulceration, fracture, tumours and abscesses; with a note on one of the earliest uses of chloroform (p. 1). Patient descriptions typically include 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