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Garrison-Morton-Norman History of Medicine

SMITH, Andrew Heermance (1837 – 1910)

1837 – 1910

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1873

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The effects of high atmospheric pressure, including the caisson disease.

SMITH, Andrew Heermance (1837 – 1910)

Classic study of caisson disease. Smith was "Late Surgeon to the New York Bridge Co. (Caisson Work)", treating workmen who built the Brooklyn Bridge. The Eads Bridge (St. Louis) and the Brooklyn Bridge (New York City)…