This monthly report gives the number of specific types of surgeries that the 12th General Hospital Unit performed in May 1945. (Note: This report was written in June of 1945 even though it is dated May 1945.)
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy
Subject: Geographic Name:
Livorno (Italy)
Creator:
Bradburn, George Burmell, 1908-1968
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
This monthly report consists of tables that note the number of specific types of surgeries that the 12th General Hospital Unit performed in December 1944.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Surgical Procedures, Operative, Hospitals, Military, Anesthesia, Wounds and Injuries--therapy
Subject: Geographic Name:
Livorno (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
Subject: Geographic Name:
Rome (Italy), Livorno (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
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
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, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Laundry Service, Hospital, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Anesthesia
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, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Laundry Service, Hospital, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Anesthesia
Subject: Geographic Name:
'Ayn al-Turk (Algeria)
Creator:
Martin, John, 1904-1996
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Activities of the Operating Room, January-February 1943
Abstract:
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, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Laundry Service, Hospital, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Anesthesia
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, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Laundry Service, Hospital, Anesthesia, Surgical Equipment, Wounds and Injuries--therapy
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 , Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Hospitals, Military, Laundry Service, Hospital, Wounds and Injuries--therapy, Anesthesia
Subject: Geographic Name:
'Ayn al-Turk (Algeria)
Creator:
Martin, John, 1904-1996
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Postmortem report. Fat embolism, acute pulmonary edema, transfusion nephropathy as a result of the patient's wounds.
Abstract:
The patient, who had sustained multiple wounds as a result of an enemy landmine explosion, ultimately died on the operating table of acute pulmonary edema, a fat embolism, and transfusion nephropathy.
Keyword:
Autopsy
Subject: MESH:
War-Related Injuries, Embolism, Fat, Pulmonary Edema, Transfusion Reaction, Blood Transfusion, Autopsy, World War II
Subject: Geographic Name:
Rome (Italy)
Creator:
12th General Hospital
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Postmortem report. Hemmorhagic shock while undergoing skin graft operation
Description:
This patient, who received serious burns after his tank collided with a gasoline truck, died from hemorrhagic shock while undergoing a skin graft operation.
Postmortem report. No. 41, Hemorrhage, following breakdown of a surgically sutured bowel
Abstract:
This patient, wounded by American artillery fire, hemorrhaged to death following the breakdown of a surgically-sutured bowel.
Keyword:
Autopsy
Subject: MESH:
War-Related Injuries, Abdominal Injuries, Leg Injuries, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Intestine, Small--injuries, Intestine, Small--surgery, Autopsy, World War II
Subject: Geographic Name:
Rome (Italy)
Creator:
12th General Hospital
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
Postmortem report. Uremia caused by incompatible blood transfusion
Abstract:
This patient, after being wounded in the chest, abdomen, and both legs by American artillery fire, ultimately died of uremia due to an incompatible blood transfusion.
Postmortem report. Hemolytic transfusion reaction due to transfusion of incompatible blood
Abstract:
The patient, who was wounded on the left shoulder, left thigh, and left part of his head during the Battle of Salerno, died from a reaction to a blood transfusion where his received incompatible blood.
Keyword:
Autopsy
Subject: MESH:
War-Related Injuries, Blood Transfusion, Transfusion Reaction, Neurosurgical Procedures, Craniocerebral Trauma, Leg Injuries, Autopsy, World War II
Subject: Geographic Name:
'Ayn al-Turk (Algeria)
Creator:
12th General Hospital
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Battle casualties, other injuries, diseases, and deaths
Abstract:
This report consists of tables, charts, and text that discuss the diseases and injuries the 12th General Hospital Unit treated. It also notes cases of mortality.
12th General Hospital final report. Classification of accidental and battle casualty injuries
Abstract:
This report breaks down the injuries the 12th General Hospital Unit treated into those caused by accidents and those sustained through military engagement.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Accidental Injuries, Battle Casualties
Subject: MESH:
Wounds and Injuries--classification, War-Related Injuries--classification
Creator:
12th General Hospital
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Central ward supply
Abstract:
This report consists of tables indicating the amount of surgical supplies delivered to the 12th General Hospital Unit in total via location and by month.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Central Ward Supplies
Subject: MESH:
Equipment and Supplies, Hospital, Anesthetics, Plasma
Creator:
12th General Hospital
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Bone fractures
Abstract:
This report consists of charts relating to fractures of the pelvis, radius, ulna, clavicle, scapula, femur, and patella seen by the 12th General Hospital Unit during World War II.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Fractures
Subject: MESH:
Ulna Fractures, Shoulder Fractures, Radius Fractures, Hip Fractures, Femoral Fractures, Fractures, Bone
Creator:
Terhune, Charles A.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Fractures of the humerus
Abstract:
This report discusses the types of humeral fractures the 12th General Hospital Unit treated during World War II. It mentions the causes of the fractures, pathology associated with humeral fractures, and the different ways of treating humeral fractures.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Fractures, Humerus
Subject: MESH:
Humeral Fractures, Fracture Dislocation, Fractures, Open, Arm Injuries
Creator:
Markham, Blackwell
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
The two tables indicate the conditions that led to the casting of patients and where the injuries were located in the body. They also discuss what type of cast was applied and where in the hospital these different types of dressings were put on patients during World War II.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Casts, Orthopedics
This report consists of tables about hand, leg, and arm amputations conducted by the 12th General Hospital Unit in Ain-el-Turck (Algeria), Rome (Italy), and Livorno (Italy).
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Amputations
Subject: MESH:
Amputation, Surgical, War-Related Injuries, Leg Injuries, Arm Injuries, Hand Injuries
Creator:
Creator not identified.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Pilonidal cyst
Abstract:
The report discusses: the incidence of pilonidal cysts in Ain-el-Turck, Rome, and Livorno (Leghorn), the symptoms of the patients, treatment prior to being admitted to the 12th General Hospital, care of patients at the 12th General Hospital, and the discharge of patients.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Pilonidal Cyst
Subject: MESH:
Pilonidal Sinus
Creator:
Markham, Blackwell
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Jaundice in severe cases of surgical trauma
Abstract:
This report provides a table indicating the number of cases of hepatitis that corresponded with a particular injury as well as case summaries for all 16 instances seen by 12th General Hospital personnel.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Hepatitis, Jaundice
Subject: MESH:
Hepatitis, Jaundice, War-Related Injuries
Creator:
12th General Hospital
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Blood transfusions
Abstract:
This report discusses the 3,164 blood transfusions the 12th General Hospital performed. There is a breakdown of the type of blood recipients received and from whom the blood was drawn.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Blood Transfusions
Subject: MESH:
Blood Transfusion
Creator:
Martin, John
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Lesions of peripheral nerves
Abstract:
The report notes the nature of the lesions, associated injuries, operations performed, and the nerves involved concerning the 512 cases the 12th General Hospital Unit treated between 1943-1945.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Subject: MESH:
Peripheral Nerve Injuries, War-Related Injuries
Creator:
Lounsbury, Benjamin F.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
The report discusses the types of head injuries and disorders treated by the 12th General Hospital staff and the number of operations performed in Ain-el-Turk, Rome, and Livorno. It provides information about how patients sustained their wounds and notes statistics on topics such as length of a hospital stay in the neurological ward.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Head Injuries, Neurology
Subject: MESH:
Craniocerebral Trauma
Creator:
Martin, John
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Genital and urinary tract injuries
Abstract:
This report breaks down the number of cases involving the urogenital tract by location of injury and mode of injury. It discusses surgical approaches and lists common associated injuries to those of the urogenital tract.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Genital and Urinary Tract Injuries, Urology
12th General Hospital final report. Abdominal surgery
Abstract:
The report discusses the different kinds about abdominal injuries, how these injuries were sustained, the surgical procedures performed to repair the wounds, and the surgical complications. Among the multiple tables found in the report, there is a chart noting where patients received their primary care.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Abdominal Surgery
The report discusses the 217 cases of appendicitis the 12th General Hospital Unit treated over the course of the War. There are tables and explanatory text that goes into detail about the disposition of cases and operations.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Appendicitis
Subject: MESH:
Appendicitis
Creator:
Markham, Blackwell
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
This report covers the 295 cases of hemorrhoids the 12th General Hospital Unit treated in Ain-el-Turck, Rome, and Livorno. It includes tables and high-level summaries.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Hemorrhoids
Subject: MESH:
Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy
Creator:
Markham, Blackwell
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
This report breaks down the 233 cases of hernias treated by the 12th General Hospital Unit by incidence, type, and location on the body of the particular kind of hernia. It discusses the types of operations performed and the reasons for delaying hernia repair.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Hernia
Subject: MESH:
Hernia, Femoral, Hernia, Inguinal, Hernia
Creator:
Markham, Blackwell
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
12th General Hospital final report. Physical therapy
Abstract:
This report includes statistics about physical therapy treatments as well as a break down of the types of injuries and illnesses from which patients were recovering.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Physical Therapy
12th General Hospital final report. Scrotal injuries
Abstract:
This report discusses the various types of urogenital injuries and their corresponding surgeries. It includes both charts and high-level case overviews.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Scrotal Injuries
This report includes statistics about tonsillitis, maxillary sinusitis, other forms of sinusitis, otitis media, traumatic rupture of the tympanic membrane, deviated septums, and miscellaneous ear conditions caused by disease, trauma, and surgery.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Ear Nose and Throat wards
12th General Hospital final report. Maxillofacial survey
Abstract:
This report provides statistics of the different types of maxillofacial diseases and injuries; lists treatments; and notes the average stay of a patient inflicted with this type of injury. This survey includes information in aggregate and by location.
Keyword:
World War II, 12th General Hospital, Maxillofacial Surgery
Subject: MESH:
Oral Surgical Procedures
Creator:
Klaubunde, Earl H.
Publisher:
DigitalHub. Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center
This collection includes monthly accounts of the activities pertaining to the operating room, post-mortem results, and final reports that show the breakdown of diseases and injuries that occurred while the 12 General Hospital Unit was stationed in Ain-el-Turck, Rome, and Livorno (Leghorn).