9781334643293 - The Physiological, Pathological and Therapeutical Effects of Compressed Air (Classic Reprint) von Smith, Andrew Heermance (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history and effects of using compressed air in engineering projects, focusing on the medical implications. The author, a physician who oversaw the medical care of workers building the New York City Bridge, documents the physiological effects of working in a highly pressurized environment and the conditions that could arise from this work, such as pain, increased heart rate, and changes in respiratory function, digestion, and waste elimination. The author also discusses prior research on the subject as well as the use of compressed air as a therapeutic treatment for various conditions, often in the form of pressurized chambers. The book provides valuable insights into the effects of compressed air on the human body and its potential applications in both engineering and medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.