Scalpel, Medical
Dublin Core
Title
Scalpel, Medical
Subject
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
War (Civil War).
Description
Scalpel. This metal scalpel has a wooden handle engraved with "The PS CO". The metal blade is engraved with E R J. Rodgers & Sons, 6 Norfolk St., Sheffield, England.
Scalpels were used in the course of surgeries during the war. Those suffering from battle wounds sometimes survived after undergoing surgeries or amputations.
Though modern procedures such as blood transfusions and antibiotics were not yet available, some painkillers and anesthetics were used. Organized hospitals were created, though due to the number of injured men, many soldiers were still treated in private residences. The importance of sanitation as a preventative measure against infection was introduced during this time.
Scalpels were used in the course of surgeries during the war. Those suffering from battle wounds sometimes survived after undergoing surgeries or amputations.
Though modern procedures such as blood transfusions and antibiotics were not yet available, some painkillers and anesthetics were used. Organized hospitals were created, though due to the number of injured men, many soldiers were still treated in private residences. The importance of sanitation as a preventative measure against infection was introduced during this time.
Source
“To Bind Up the Nation’s Wounds,” National Museum of Health and Medicine. http://www.medicalmuseum.mil/index.cfm?p=exhibits.past.nationswounds.index. Last Modified Date: 21 Oct 2014.
Date
1860s
Contributor
This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum.
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
Rights
All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
http://williamsonmuseum.org
http://williamsonmuseum.org
Type
Object
Files
Collection
Citation
“Scalpel, Medical,” Courage & Contradiction, accessed April 24, 2024, http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/items/show/21.