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Episode 47 - Dominique Jean Larrey, the first modern military surgeon
Episode 47 - Dominique Jean Larrey, the first modern military surgeon
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14 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2017
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we'll cover the life of Baron Dominique Jean Larrey, the surgeon in chief to Napoleon's Grand Army. He created the "flying ambulance" to rapidly evacuate soldiers from the field of battle, and is credited with developing the concept of triage. Larrey was also known for his humanitarian treatment of both his own soldiers and those of the enemy, which would actually save his life. Find out how in this episode!
Released:
Jul 14, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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