SCHOOL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND SURGERY.
Professor Barringer.
In Physiology the entire work of the School is designed with
especial reference to its practical bearings on the subsequent study of
Pathology and Therapeutics. The lectures on Embryology are not
given until students are well advanced in Anatomy, and can, therefore,
more fully appreciate their bearings. In the elucidation of these subjects,
the large collection of plates belonging to the Department is
supplemented by original preparations and models.
Text-book.—Landois's Physiology.
In Hygiene the chemical and bacterial contamination of water, food,
air and soil first engages the attention of the student. With these facts
before him he next takes up the natural history of the contagious and
infectious diseases, their modes of propagation and methods of prevention.
Instruction is also given in the proper location and construction
of habitations, hospitals, barracks, etc., stress being laid upon the
modern methods of heating, ventilating and draining.
Text-book.—Rohe's Text-book of Hygiene.
In Surgery the first aim is to ground the student thoroughly in the
principles and technique of modern aseptic surgical procedure. Especial
attention is then given to the causation and pathology of the
various surgical affections. All amputations and ligations are shown
upon the cadaver, and the lectures are illustrated by numerous paintings
and morbid specimens. The application of splints, bandages, and apparatus
for different fractures is taught to the class in sections.
Text-books.—Roberts's Modern Surgery, Ziegler's Pathology, Senn's Principles
of Surgery.
