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Research Paper On Ambroise Parre

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Ambroise Paré was not a physician — it was not until more recent centuries that it became usual for a surgeon to be a holder of a MD degree — but his dedication to empirical observation and reasoning elevated the position of the barber-surgeon. He set the stage for the modern melding of scientific medicine and the invasive procedures that define surgery at the turn of the 21st century. Paré brought to the field of surgery a revelation: that a surgeon might treat patients while simultaneously limiting the pain resulting from treatment. Although his initial discoveries came when he was young surgeon and well ingrained in the old Galenic tradition of medical practices and beliefs, Paré’s revelation on the battlefields of Italy prepared him to …show more content…

He went on to improve treatment of fractures and promoted the use of artificial limbs. He placed an advancement in obstetrics by reintroducing podalic version (turning the fetus within the womb into a position possible for birth) and inducing premature labour in causes of uterine hemorrhage. Paré also introduced the implantation of teeth, and artificial eyes made of gold and silver. His publications went beyond the descriptions of procedures and his books included illustrations of the instruments he employed. His techniques and ideas across Europe. Twice married, Paré had nine children, of whom three daughters survived him. Paré’s success began to raise the status of barber-surgeons. Ambroise Paré later died on December 20,1590 in Paris,France at the age of 80. Paré left a powerfully reactivated surgical tradition at his death. His many publications, which were translated into both Latin and modern languages, circulated throughout Europe, and had considerable influence during his life and well into the following century. Paré was a great surgeon and to most he was the Father of Modern

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