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Hua Tuo Operating On Juan Kung, 2nd Century BC

Surgeon Hua Tuo operating on the war hero Juan Kung for necrosis of arm resulting from a wound in battle. The game of Go is being played to detract the patient's attention. Hua Tuo (c. 140-208) was an ancient Chinese physician who lived in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Historical texts record Hua as the first person in China to use anaesthesia during surgery. He used a general anaesthetic combining wine with an herbal concoction. Besides being respected for expertise in surgery and anaesthesia, Hua Tuo was famous for his abilities in acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and medical Daoyin exercises. He was eventually elevated to the status of God of Medicine.
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Hua Tuo Operating On Juan Kung, 2nd Century BC
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Surgeon Hua Tuo operating on the war hero Juan Kung for necrosis of arm resulting from a wound in battle. The game of Go is being played to detract the patient's attention. Hua Tuo (c. 140-208) was an ancient Chinese physician who lived in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Historical texts record Hua as the first person in China to use anaesthesia during surgery. He used a general anaesthetic combining wine with an herbal concoction. Besides being respected for expertise in surgery and anaesthesia, Hua Tuo was famous for his abilities in acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and medical Daoyin exercises. He was eventually elevated to the status of God of Medicine.
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2760 x 3152 px | 24.9 MB
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23.4 x 26.7 cm | 9.2 x 10.5 in (300 dpi)
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