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- W2565431828 abstract "Like the author of this book, I first visited the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia as a child and have returned several times over the last 40 years. It was not until I read this book, however, that I appreciated the remarkable individual who gave themuseumhis name and initiated the collection of medical oddities and anatomical specimens. Many readers, lay and medical alike, will appreciate this narrative about the life of Dr. Thomas DentMutter (1811-1859) (Figure). Physicians, especially academic physicians, will find the biography especially inspiring, as the book reveals a multidimensional perspective on the challenges to learning, teaching, and practicing cutting-edge medicine. Although Mutter lived in themiddle of the 19th century andmuch of the content is unique to that time, he exemplifies the characteristics of a physician and teacher that are just as important today as they were then. The story of Dr. Thomas Mutter presented in this book generally follows his life chronologically from the tragic circumstances of his youth to his similarly tragic demise at the ageof 48. The storydescribes his early education, selection of medicine as a career, and somewhat challenged path toappointmentby theBoardofTrusteesasProfessorof Surgeryat Jefferson Medical College at a time when the future of that medical school was in doubt. Mutter turned out to be a wise selection; his gift for lecturing and unique dedication to his students helped to build rapidly the reputation and student body of the medical school. Never the aloof professor like his colleagues, Mutter embraced his role of educator and mentor. Many of his students went on to have remarkable careers. His student Edward Robinson Squibb perfected the production of ether in an effort to provide a reliable anesthetic drug and founded the company thatwould ultimately become the pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb. Throughout the book, the author adds fascinating details about the illnesses plaguing patients and the limited and often dangerous treatment options, especially the horrors of surgerywithout anesthesia. Indeed, Mutter is notable for bringing a degree of compassion to his surgical care that was rare among his colleagues at the time. His compassion for his patients and desire to push the boundaries of surgical treatment led him to rapidly integrate anesthesia into his practice. Ether was demonstrated in 1846 in the middle of Mutter’s career, and he immediately recognized the potential of this discovery to" @default.
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- W2565431828 title "The Inspirational Story of Thomas Dent Mütter: A Review of Dr. Mütter's Marvels by Cristin Aptowicz" @default.
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