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Correspondence with Norman Dott regarding his work on hypothermia and cerebral cooling, 1961-1962

 sub-series
Identifier: Coll-32/H.17-H.21

Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of 5 files containing correspondence and related material with Norman Dott regarding his work on hypothermia and cerebral cooling, dated 1961-1962. This resulted from Dott's visit to Oslo to study techniques developed by Professor K. Kristiansen, in December 1960, see Coll-32/E.24. Dott envisaged further work on this subject during his retirement and he presented a provisional paper on unfinished work in May 1961, at the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (S.B.N.S.) meeting in Copenhagen, see Coll-32/F.86. The correspondence in the sub-series deals with research applications, staff, equipment experimental and surgical results, and the location of Dott's proposed work.

Dates

  • Creation: 1961-1962

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Available to researchers on application, but some restrictions apply due to Data Protection legislation. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

5 Files

Related Materials

Coll-32/D152-D.153, E.24, F.86

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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