How to Use a Galvanic Battery in Medicine and Surgery A Discourse Delivered Before the Hunterian Society, Third Edition

"How to Use a Galvanic Battery in Medicine and Surgery" by Herbert Tibbits is a discourse from the 1800's discussing the use of electricity for medical treatments by trained professionals. The author seeks to educate doctors on using electric currents and batteries in medical settings. He focuses on teaching medical professionals how to use different types of electrical tools in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. The book describes the different kinds of electrical devices, how they are made, and the best way to handle them, so doctors learn to use them safely and successfully. The writing emphasizes how important it is for doctors to learn about and responsibly use electricity for medical care, and that they get the correct practice in applying electricity to patients.