Semmelweis: defender of motherhood

Semmelweis: defender of motherhood

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Thom, Robert A. (Robert Alan), 1915-1979, artist
Contributor(s):
Parke, Davis & Company, issuing body.
Publication:
[Detroit] Parke, Davis & Company 1961
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Obstetrics
Hygiene
Physicians
History of Medicine
Genre(s):
Pictorial Works
Abstract:
Ignaz P. Semmelweis proved, in 1847, in Vienna's General Hospital, that many mothers' lives could be saved if physicians and medical students washed their hands before examining obstetric patients. Resentment both by students and by superiors drove the Hungarian physician from his post.
Copyright:
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Copyright Holder:
Pfizer; Source: Research; Research date: 06/23/2015
Extent:
1 print : 35 x 43 cm
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101651433 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C06363
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101651433