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Domestic News
July 30, 1856
The Star Of The North
Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
At a March 6, 1856, meeting of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Drs. Beesley and Condie discussed bleeding as a treatment for puerperal fever, with both expressing doubts about its effectiveness based on their experiences.
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Bleeding in Puerperal Fever.--At a meeting of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, March 6th, 1856, in discussing this subject Dr. Beesley said:--In the early years of my practice, I adopted the plan recommended by Dr. Dewees, and bled and purged freely in such cases, and I regret to say, with not that success I desired. But for the last eight years I treat them differently, seldom taking any blood from them.
Dr. Condie said:--During a practice of 39 years, I have seen enough of puerperal fever to strengthen my adherence to the belief, confirmed now by the conclusions of obstetricians in every part of Europe, and by the majority of those in our own country, that bleeding in this disease is altogether mischievous.--Transactions of College of Physicians.
Dr. Condie said:--During a practice of 39 years, I have seen enough of puerperal fever to strengthen my adherence to the belief, confirmed now by the conclusions of obstetricians in every part of Europe, and by the majority of those in our own country, that bleeding in this disease is altogether mischievous.--Transactions of College of Physicians.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Education
What keywords are associated?
Puerperal Fever
Bleeding Treatment
College Of Physicians
Philadelphia Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Beesley
Dr. Condie
Dr. Dewees
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
March 6th, 1856
Key Persons
Dr. Beesley
Dr. Condie
Dr. Dewees
Event Details
Drs. Beesley and Condie shared experiences on treating puerperal fever with bleeding; Beesley noted lack of success early in practice and now avoids it, while Condie affirmed it is mischievous based on long experience and European consensus.