Jeporady Flashcards
Name the first Osteopathic Principle
the body is a unity; the person is a unit of body, mind and spirit
How old was “Drew” Still when he made a rope swing that cured his headache?
10 years old
Who was the 1st person to use sterile rubber gloves in surgery?
Dr. William Halstead
What is the 3rd Osteopathic Principle?
structure and function are reciprocally interrelated
What happened in 1961 to threaten DOs?
the California Referendum was passed prohibiting the granting of new licenses to DOs in the state
What is the 2nd Osteopathic principle?
the body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance
What major battle of the Civil War did Dr. Still fight in, and what was his highest rank?
Battle of Westport (KC) and his rank was Major
What even allowed Dr. Still to have access to many cadavers with which to study anatomy?
Cholera outbreak in a group of Indians in Kansas
How many students were in the first class?
22 (17 men, 5 women)
What happened in 1910 that changes the face of medical education for MDs and DOs?
Abraham Flexner produced the Flexor Report with harsh criticism of medical education in the US
What is the 4th Osteopathic principle?
Rational treatment is based on and understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
what year was x-ray was first used diagnostically?
1896
name 3-5 medications used in the 1800s
alcohol, mercury, calomel, morphine, cocaine, purgatives, cathartics
When did AT Still “fling the banner of Osteopathy to the breeze?”
10 AM June 22, 1874
who decreased mortality by 90% in an obstetrical unity by introducing hand-washing to med students after cadaver lab?
Ignaz Semmelweiss
how many children was dr. still left with when Mary Margaret died in 1859?
3 kids
who was the first to systemically study x-rays and use them diagnostically?
Wilhelm Rontgen
What happened in 1917-1918 that took 30 million lives?
Spanish Flu pandemic– estimated that WW1 took 15-18 million
What did Abram and Andrew Taylor Still do for a living?
Methodist Minister and Physician
what 2 things happened when Dr. still stated to spread his ideas?
- he was formally removed from the Methodist church
- Ran out of town, fleeing to Macon, MO
* was 45 years old
Why was the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1917-1918 important to the Osteopathic profession?
because the death rates were significantly lower for those treated by DOs than those treated by MDs
What year did the American School of Osteopathy open?
1892 (AT Still was 65 years old at this point)
How does the Osteopathic physician help a patient achieve homeostasis and health?
by treating the patient with OMM and medications as needed to maintain homeostasis, by recognizing he patient as a whole and not just a disease
If a DO in California in 1961 wanted to get an MD degree, what would it take?
12 Saturday classes and 65$
