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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, 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.—The Professor's Notes. For Reference.—Kirke's Hand-book of Physiology
(13th edition); Landois' Physiology.
In Hygiene the chemical and bacterial contamination of water, food, air
and soil first engages the attention of the student. With this preparation he
takes up the natural history of 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.—Senn's Principles of Surgery; American Text-book of Surgery.
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