A second essay on burns, in which an attempt is made to refute the opinions of Mr Earle and Sir W. Farquhar lately advanced on the supposed benefit of the application of ice in such accidents : with cases and communications confirming the principles and practice brought forward in a former essay.

  • Kentish, Edward, -1832
Date:
1800
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Credit: A second essay on burns, in which an attempt is made to refute the opinions of Mr Earle and Sir W. Farquhar lately advanced on the supposed benefit of the application of ice in such accidents : with cases and communications confirming the principles and practice brought forward in a former essay. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Leeds Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Leeds Library.

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