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Knives and tourniquets used for amputation

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Knives and tourniquets used for amputation. The tourniquets not only stemmed the flow of blood, they also induced numbness, so reducing pain. However, they caused considerable damage to tissue in the process. Engraving from "Cyclopaedia" edited by Abraham Rees (London, 1820). Medicine Surgery

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07114_010830P

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26,4Mo (1,8Mo) / 22,1cm x 30,0cm / 2605 x 3543 (300dpi)