Observations on the Harveian doctrine of the circulation of the blood / by George Kerr.

  • Kerr, George.
Date:
1819
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    parts of the body to a small superficial wound, and that, under certain circumstances, such a wound may produce a fatal hasmorrhage, is true; but that fact does not appear to me to prove any natural communication of vessels, in the healthy state, beyond mere contiguity; and the disturbed state of the system, and violent attraction of blood into the arteries, appear to be produced by the direct commu- nication opened between the contents of the vessels and the atmosphere. I have already said, that on this point it is certainly possible to ascertain the truth, and it is not a question that ought to be disposed of by medical men, by merely observing with Sir Roger de Coverley, that “ much is to be said on both sides” If the doctrine of Har- vey be unfounded, we have fatally erred, and for the good of mankind ought to retrace our steps without delay ; and it is, in my opinion, the most important question that can occupy the attention of medical men, to ascertain the fact. When I say, that after attending to the