Title :
Medical electricity. II. Galvanism
Author :
Kuhfeld, Albert W.
Abstract :
In this historical review the following topics are mentioned: Galvani´s frog; Aldini´s auditory stimulator with clockwork interrupter; Aldini´s electroshock therapy with voltaic pile; DeSanctis´ reanimation chair; apparatus of the type used by Krimer for cardiac electro-puncture
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; history; patient treatment; Aldini´s auditory stimulator; Aldini´s electroshock therapy; DeSanctis´ reanimation chair; Galvani´s frog; Krimer´s apparatus; cardiac electro-puncture; clockwork interrupter; galvanism; historical review; medical electricity; voltaic pile; Animals; Dentistry; Galvanizing; Iron; Lattices; Leg; Lightning; Muscles; Teeth; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
