“Therefore, it’s likely that their notions of advanced medicine are similar to ours as well!.”
I would disagree on what ponies consider "advance". 1.The book in itself isn't big
pictures.abebooks.com/HENNIKERBOOKFARM/22445756383.jpg It's contents : This book covers Standard First Aid Theory: The Why and How of First Aid; Wounds; Shock; Artificial Respiration; Poisoning by Mouth; Injuries to Bones, Joints, and Muscles; Burns and Ill Effects of Heat and Cold; Common Emergencies; Transportation; and First Aid Skills for Standard Course. It also covers Advanced First Aid Course Theory and Skills: the Human Body; Special Wounds,; Common Emergencies; Skeletal Injuries; First Aid Kits and Supplies; and First Aid Skills for Advanced Course.
2.I'm not a doctor or a medic,etc but it's seems basic,something for a civilian to learn in school or on his own. Military and medic staff would know much more
10446245 True, But then again, when you go to an alien realm, anything more than toss leeches on it and cover with dung could be considered advanced.
Remember that Germ theory is extremely new concept and that not too very long ago miasma theory was common. The most famous nurse in the world, Florence Nightingale practiced miasma theory based medicine, not germ theory.
(For those of you who don't know, there was a small group of doctors that thought that tiny monsters living in dirt and putrid water caused infection and sickness. The majority of the doctors thought this was nuts and knew very well that sickness comes from fumes off of bad stuff like sewage, rotting bodies, etc. Get rid of the smells and fumes and disease would be eradicated. That in a nutshell is miasma theory. )
True story. There was this doctor in Sherlock Holms era that believed patients were dieng because doctors didn't wash. Surgeons would go from surgery to surgery with the blood of the previous patients still on their hands and blades. If you had a neat freak of a doctor, he might wipe his hands on a towel first. Anyway, this Dr started washing everything with weak acids and alcohols and his patients mostly lived. This was a big thing and he published his work. Medical board thought he lost his fucking mind and told him that hospitals don't have time for his neat freak cleaning bullshit. The Guy just wouldn't let it go. Both his close personal friends and his wife had the Doctor committed to an insane Asylum where he sent the rest of his life. He died Ironically enough, of an infection due to a medical surgery he needed.
True story.
Sorry, cant remember the Doctors name. German or Austrian I believe and no it is't Dr Lister who invented Listerine
10446245 They were extrapolating: Considering that since, what Equestria qualifies as 'First Aid' is similar to what humans do, it is fair to assume that the humans have access to more advanced medicine beyond what is described in the book. "It's probably similar to our medicine" is just conjecture, but as Luna admits, it isn't meant to be a foolproof information gathering technique.
Also, I am just tickled pink that someone was able to immediately recognize which irl book I was referencing. Well spotted, sir.
Aw man, I remember seeing this updated but couldn't find the time to read and forgot. Regretting that because this really would have been great to read a few weeks ago.
Really enjoyed this chapter, intrigued by how Sam is so sneaky/undetectable. Here's hoping Swift Wind can kiss Luna eventually .
10557541 Hey, you got around to it eventually, and I appreciate it. kinda like how I eventually got around to replying to this comment All seriousness, thanks for chiming in. I have the third chapter awaiting editor approval and hopefully I'll be able to start publishing again at a slightly more reasonable schedule from then on.
I would disagree on what ponies consider "advance".
1.The book in itself isn't big
pictures.abebooks.com/HENNIKERBOOKFARM/22445756383.jpg
It's contents :
This book covers Standard First Aid Theory: The Why and How of First Aid; Wounds; Shock; Artificial Respiration; Poisoning by Mouth; Injuries to Bones, Joints, and Muscles; Burns and Ill Effects of Heat and Cold; Common Emergencies; Transportation; and First Aid Skills for Standard Course. It also covers Advanced First Aid Course Theory and Skills: the Human Body; Special Wounds,; Common Emergencies; Skeletal Injuries; First Aid Kits and Supplies; and First Aid Skills for Advanced Course.
2.I'm not a doctor or a medic,etc but it's seems basic,something for a civilian to learn in school or on his own.
Military and medic staff would know much more
10446245
True, But then again, when you go to an alien realm, anything more than toss leeches on it and cover with dung could be considered advanced.
Remember that Germ theory is extremely new concept and that not too very long ago miasma theory was common. The most famous nurse in the world, Florence Nightingale practiced miasma theory based medicine, not germ theory.
(For those of you who don't know, there was a small group of doctors that thought that tiny monsters living in dirt and putrid water caused infection and sickness. The majority of the doctors thought this was nuts and knew very well that sickness comes from fumes off of bad stuff like sewage, rotting bodies, etc. Get rid of the smells and fumes and disease would be eradicated. That in a nutshell is miasma theory. )
True story. There was this doctor in Sherlock Holms era that believed patients were dieng because doctors didn't wash. Surgeons would go from surgery to surgery with the blood of the previous patients still on their hands and blades. If you had a neat freak of a doctor, he might wipe his hands on a towel first. Anyway, this Dr started washing everything with weak acids and alcohols and his patients mostly lived. This was a big thing and he published his work. Medical board thought he lost his fucking mind and told him that hospitals don't have time for his neat freak cleaning bullshit. The Guy just wouldn't let it go. Both his close personal friends and his wife had the Doctor committed to an insane Asylum where he sent the rest of his life. He died Ironically enough, of an infection due to a medical surgery he needed.
True story.
Sorry, cant remember the Doctors name. German or Austrian I believe and no it is't Dr Lister who invented Listerine
The Monk
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They were extrapolating: Considering that since, what Equestria qualifies as 'First Aid' is similar to what humans do, it is fair to assume that the humans have access to more advanced medicine beyond what is described in the book. "It's probably similar to our medicine" is just conjecture, but as Luna admits, it isn't meant to be a foolproof information gathering technique.
Also, I am just tickled pink that someone was able to immediately recognize which irl book I was referencing. Well spotted, sir.
When new chapter
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Soon. Hopefully before November.
Hmm, do this is after the events of New Vegas, interesting. The Courier must have take independent New Vegas route.
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Something like that...
Aw man, I remember seeing this updated but couldn't find the time to read and forgot. Regretting that because this really would have been great to read a few weeks ago.
Really enjoyed this chapter, intrigued by how Sam is so sneaky/undetectable. Here's hoping Swift Wind can kiss Luna eventually .
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Hey, you got around to it eventually, and I appreciate it.
kinda like how I eventually got around to replying to this commentAll seriousness, thanks for chiming in. I have the third chapter awaiting editor approval and hopefully I'll be able to start publishing again at a slightly more reasonable schedule from then on.