The cover illustration shows Dr. Georg Haas supervising one of the first dialysis treatments, in 1926 (from p.399 of the book)

Topics at a glance

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Cardiovascular physiology, blood
Lung physiology, gases, ventilation, anaesthesia
Life processes, reproduction, metabolism, gas exchange
Germs, theory of diseases, drugs
	3. 1590 Paracelsus The introduction of chemistry in medicine, the discovery of the effects of ether. 29. 1806 Sertürner The discovery, isolation and properties of morphine and other alkaloids. 33. 1825 Labarraque The introduction of chlorine solutions as a disinfectant. 50. 1862 Pasteur Demonstration of airborne bacteria and the introduction of the germ theory of disease. 54. 1867 Lister The introduction of antiseptic surgery. 61. 1881 Koch The foundation of the science of bacteriology and modern sterilisation techniques. 72. 1903 Fischer The discovery of the hypnotic effects of barbiturates and the study of purines. 75. 1910 Ehrlich The foundation of modern chemotherapy, the discovery and clinical use of Salvarsan.
Diagnostic methods and equipment
Materials, equipment and methods for treating disease
Basic materials and methods in clinical medicine and medical research
Anatomy, muscle movement, electrophysiology, sensory physiology