Mateu Orfila i Rotger
Socorros... A Las Personas Asfixiadas, by Mateu Orfila i Rotger, is a historical treatise on first aid techniques for asphyxiation and methods for detecting poisons and adulterated wines. Originally published in the 19th century, this work provides a fascinating insight into the medical knowledge and practices of the time.Orfila, a renowned toxicologist, details various approaches to assist individuals suffering from asphyxiation, offering practical guidance based on the scientific understanding of his era. Furthermore, the book includes methods to identify toxic substances and fraudulent alterations in wine, reflecting the concerns about public health and safety prevalent during that period. This volume is a valuable resource for historians of medicine, toxicology, and public health, shedding light on the evolution of medical knowledge and forensic science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
