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TARNIER, De l’Asepsie et de l’antisepsie en obstétrique, 1894
TARNIER, Stéphane.
De l’Asepsie et de l’antisepsie en obstétrique.
Paris, G. Steinheil, 1894.
8vo (235x160 mm), xiv-839 pages et 3 gravures. binding : Contemporary quarter chagreen, spine in six compartments. All edges gilden. Prize copy. Spine slightly rubbed.
First edition.
Stéphane Tarnier is considered the father of modern obstetrics in France. He introduced aseptic and antiseptic practices in delivery rooms, significantly reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. This book compiles his lessons on these revolutionary methods.
Prize copy for the School of Childbirth awarded to Miss Guillory.
Beautiful copy.
references: Heirs of Hippocrates [1940 : "Tarnier was one of the earliest to introduce Lister's principles of antisepsis into obstetrics and was the first to use carbolic acid in this field. "], Garrison-Morton [5639].
Price : 450 €
European VAT number: FR87515091171
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