Ambroise Pare, Military Surgeon

Creator: New Haven

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Portrays the career of Ambroise Pare, French surgeon of the 16th century. Describes his surgical innovations on the battlefield, including treatment of gunshot wounds, performing amputations, cleansing wounds, humane treatment of patients, and recognition of phantom pain. Illustrates the surgical instruments used during this time.


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