Antique Medical Instruments (Paperback, 6 Revised Edition)

Family physician and artist Dr. C. Keith Wilber presents a hand-illustrated tour of medical history via the doctors' instruments. This study chronicles the evolution of a wide range of medical instruments from the mid-1700s through current usage. It includes discussions on microscopes, reflex hammers, stethoscopes, blood pressure instruments, electro-cardiographs, ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes, endoscopes, vaginal specula, thermometers, forceps, bullet probes, bloodletting instruments, vaccination lancets, trepanning tools, and others. This is an important resource for all medical personnel, historians, and collectors.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	June 2008
Authors:	C.Keith Wilbur
Dimensions:	280 x 216 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	149
Edition:	6 Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-2993-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Scientific & musical instruments
LSN:	0-7643-2993-6
Barcode:	9780764329937

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