The Ambulance Surgeon

The Ambulance Surgeon: Or Practical Observations On Gunshot Wounds is a book written by P. Louis Appia in 1862. The book is a comprehensive guide to the treatment of gunshot wounds and provides practical observations and advice for ambulance surgeons. The author, who was a Swiss physician and co-founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, draws on his own experiences in the field to offer detailed instructions on how to treat different types of gunshot wounds. The book covers topics such as the anatomy of wounds, the use of tourniquets and bandages, and the administration of pain relief. It also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the procedures described. The Ambulance Surgeon is an important historical document that sheds light on the medical practices of the time and provides valuable insights into the treatment of wounds in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.