To: Tallguy
I don’t think bleeding a patient with leeches is what was being described..
I don’t think this is what was beign referred to here on Washington, I think they just opened Washington’s veins and let it rip.
Could be wrong. Leeches actually have their place in modern medicine, they release a strong anto coagulant into the bloodstream.
54 posted on
02/22/2018 8:32:36 PM PST by
Sontagged
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To: Sontagged
Yes, they opened his Veins. It was common practice.
No Leeches were used.
63 posted on
02/22/2018 9:11:38 PM PST by
Kickass Conservative
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To: Sontagged
Yes you’re right, I think. Doctors in Washington’s day used fine knives to directly open veins.
76 posted on
02/23/2018 2:49:24 AM PST by
Tallguy
To: Sontagged
Good comment based on the evidence.
88 posted on
02/23/2018 5:16:16 AM PST by
Neoliberalnot
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