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Traumatic Shock

by Walter B. Cannon
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781026047637
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 228
  • Original Price: USD 20.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 327 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Physiology

"Traumatic Shock" is a foundational scientific study in medical physiology, written by the renowned physiologist Walter B. Cannon. Based on extensive clinical and experimental observations, particularly those gathered during the exigencies of World War I, this work investigates the complex physiological mechanisms that occur when the human body undergoes severe physical trauma. Cannon provides a detailed analysis of the reduction in blood volume and the subsequent failure of the circulatory system, exploring the critical relationship between low blood pressure and metabolic collapse.

As a pioneer in the concept of homeostasis, Cannon applies rigorous scientific inquiry to the various theories of shock prevalent in the early 20th century, including the neurogenic and toxic factors involved in systemic failure. The text serves as a landmark in the history of medicine, bridging the gap between field observations and laboratory research to improve surgical outcomes and trauma care. "Traumatic Shock" remains an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of emergency medicine, the history of physiological research, and the development of modern protocols for treating cardiovascular distress and injury-induced collapse.

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