World War II, 12th General Hospital, CVs, Biosketches
Subject: MESH:
Hospitals, Teaching, Neurology, Psychiatry
Subject: LCSH:
Resumes (Employment)
Subject: Geographic Name:
Chicago (Ill.)
Subject: Name:
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Medical School, Passavant Memorial Hospital (Chicago, Ill.), Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Michael Reese Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital (Chicago, Ill.)
Creator:
Boshes, Benjamin, 1907-1984
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
This sub-collection includes photographs and resumes for many of the men and women who served as officers at some point in the 12th General Hospital Unit during World War II, in North Africa and Italy. Some of the individuals included were later transferred to the Pacific theater.
Keyword:
Medical Officers
Subject: MESH:
Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, Physical Therapists
Subject: LCSH:
World War, 1939-1945
Subject: Name:
12th General Hospital
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Description of the different kinds of projectiles such as bullets, artillery shells, bombs and grenades used during a war; and the injuries that they cause. It compares the nature of WWII wounds with those of WWI.
These guidelines dealing with the treatment of patient with burns discuss how to care for those in shock, how to care for localized burns, the equipment and supplies needed to treat the burn patients, and general recommendations.
Keyword:
Burns
Subject: MESH:
Burns--therapy
Creator:
Creator not identified.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
These procedures discuss the types of organisms that cause wound infections, ways patients develop wound infections, and what steps must be taken in order to prevent wound contamination.
These procedures discuss the purpose of providing oxygen services, the personnel involved, the location of the machinery and equipment, how to request having oxygen therapy performed, the safety precautions and regulations of operating the machinery, nursing care, and a variety of techniques for transmitting oxygen including masks, tents, and nasal catheters.
Keyword:
Oxygen
Subject: MESH:
Hypoxia, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
Creator:
Creator not identified.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing urologic surgery. Includes instructions on using the catheter table, insertion and management of the urinary catheter.
Keyword:
Urologic Cases
Subject: MESH:
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Preoperative Care, Drainage, Urinary Catheterization--methods, Postoperative Care
Creator:
Creator not identified.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Rules for crush and compression injuries and renal failure
Abstract:
Procedures for treating crush and compression injuries, traumatic shock which results from these injure, and preventing renal failure which may result from these injuries.
Procedures for the post-operative care of the amputation stump, and preparations for prosthesis. Also includes some recommendations for rehabilitation following amputation.
Keyword:
Amputation
Subject: MESH:
Postoperative Care, Amputation Stumps, Depression--prevention & control, Prostheses and Implants, Amputees--rehabilitation, Postoperative Complications
Creator:
Creator not identified.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Methods for the administration of blood tranfusions; staff required for administering blood transfusions; equipment care and maintenance; storing blood, and adverse reactions to blood transfusion. Also included is information about blood substitutes such as plasma, and protein solutions.
Procedure for care of special operating room equipment
Abstract:
Procedures to care for operating room equipment such as transfusion sets, rubber tubing, glassware and linens; as well as maintaining specialty devices such as eye magnets, x-ray machines, and anesthesia equipment.
Keyword:
Operating Room Equipment
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Maintenance
Creator:
Creator not identified.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
This document notes the aims and ideals of 12th General Hospital operating rooms, mentions how to care for and sanitize equipment and instruments, talks about how to handle cultures and specimens obtained during surgery, discusses the creation of different types of records to be used by staff, and lists the responsibilities of and expectations for all personnel involved in surgical cases.
Keyword:
Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Operating Rooms--organization & administration, Surgical Procedures, Operative--methods, Surgical Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care
Creator:
Mason, Michael L., 1895-1963
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
These monthly reports consist of statistical tables that note the number of specific types of surgeries the 12th General Hospital Unit performed as well as information about surgical supplies.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Surgical Equipment, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Laundry Service, Hospital
Subject: Geographic Name:
'Ayn al-Turk (Algeria)
Creator:
Martin, John, 1904-1996
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
These monthly reports consist of statistical tables that note the number of specific types of surgeries the 12th General Hospital Unit performed as well as information about surgical supplies.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Surgical Equipment, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy
Subject: Geographic Name:
Rome (Italy)
Creator:
Bradburn, George Burmell, 1908-1968
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
These monthly reports consist of statistical tables that note the number of specific types of surgeries the 12th General Hospital Unit performed as well as information about surgical supplies.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Surgical Equipment, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Laundry Service, Hospital
Subject: Geographic Name:
'Ayn al-Turk (Algeria)
Creator:
Martin, John, 1904-1996
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
These monthly reports consist of statistical tables that note the number of specific types of surgeries the 12th General Hospital Unit performed as well as information about surgical supplies.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Surgical Equipment, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Laundry Service, Hospital
Subject: Geographic Name:
'Ayn al-Turk (Algeria)
Creator:
Martin, John, 1904-1996
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
These monthly reports consist of statistical tables that note the number of specific types of surgeries the 12th General Hospital Unit performed as well as information about surgical supplies.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Surgical Equipment, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Laundry Service, Hospital
Subject: Geographic Name:
'Ayn al-Turk (Algeria)
Creator:
Martin, John, 1904-1996
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
These monthly reports consist of statistical tables that note the number of specific types of surgeries the 12th General Hospital Unit performed as well as information about surgical supplies.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Surgical Equipment, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy
Subject: Geographic Name:
Livorno (Italy)
Creator:
Bradburn, George B.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center