{"title":"Christine Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling writings of Christine Ball, a talented author known for her intriguing storytelling and meticulous research. Her works invite readers into historical narratives, where she skillfully blends fact with fiction, offering readers an immersive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles by Christine Ball is \u003cem\u003eThe Chloroformist\u003c\/em\u003e. This captivating book delves into the fascinating and, at times, controversial history of anaesthesia. Through rich character descriptions and engaging historical context, Ball invites readers to explore the life and innovations of pioneering figures in the medical field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristine Ball’s works appeal to those with an interest in history and true crime, offering both education and entertainment. Her ability to bring historical events and personalities to life through her vivid narrative style is sure to captivate and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the past with Christine Ball’s collection and uncover the stories behind some of history's most intriguing medical advancements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chloroformist-by-christine-ball-9780522877748","title":"The Chloroformist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOperating with bare hands, dressed in his street clothes, he had taken those first steps that every training surgeon must take—gripping the handle of a scalpel and making the first, irrevocable cut into live human flesh. For the surgeon training in the early 1840s, these first surgical milestones were performed on a person who would recoil in terror and horror, flinch, pull away, shake—and scream and scream and scream.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil 1846, surgery was performed without anaesthesia: extraordinary operations, carried out on conscious, terrified patients. Surgeons of that era were bold and courageous and saved many lives, but anaesthesia changed everything. With an unconscious patient, the surgeon could take his time. Surgery became slower, more careful and more delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs anaesthesia removed the pain of surgery, the medical world gave more attention to surgical infection, heralding in the use of antiseptics and eventually aseptic surgery. By 1881, the operating theatre was unrecognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch has been written about surgery in the nineteenth century, but little has been said about the development of the relationship between surgeon and anaesthetist. For anaesthesia to mature and allow further advances in surgery, a professional relationship had to develop between surgeons and anaesthetists. Joseph Clover arguably did more than any other anaesthetist to develop that relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Chloroformist\u003c\/em\u003e, Christine Ball tells the captivating story of an innovative, hard-working and deeply humane pioneer of modern patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082730881260,"sku":"9780522877748","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3912023482374.jpg?v=1765277193"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/christine-ball.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}