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Episode 44 - Dr. George Washington Crile and the Cleveland Clinic
Episode 44 - Dr. George Washington Crile and the Cleveland Clinic
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16 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2017
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we'll cover the life of Dr. George Washington Crile, and American surgeon probably best known for the instruments that bear his name. We'll talk about his influential work on surgical shock, thyroid surgery and radical neck dissection as well as discuss his role in the founding of the Cleveland Clinic. There are also some interesting historical tidbits, including his role in the creation of the G-suit for pilots in World War 2!
Released:
Jun 3, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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