Excerpt from The American Journal of Electrology and Neurology, Vol. 1: July, 1879Upon reviewing the literature of the subject one readily perceives the absence Of laborers engaged in the special study of nervous affections and the relegation of shock entirely to the surgeons, who naturally make no pretence to the study of nervous phenomena, pathological or physiological. From these facts it results that shock has been treated almost entirely from its clinical standpoint. But little therefore is positively known Of the pathology Of shock.That deaths from shock are continually occurring, which, with our present knowledge, we are unable to foresee or to prevent, the experience of the greatest surgeons tell us.* The question presents itself: How can we help it? The only way to prevent a condition is first to understand it. By studying the Operation of shock upon the system, by ascertaining its causes, both predisposing and exciting, will we be able to take measures that will prevent this direful accident wherever pos sible.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.

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