RE: Phineas Gage

[Horton, Joseph J.]

The presentation by Gage's doctor does not specifically address whether alcohol was used. It only reads " . . . we proceeded to examine and dress his wound." It does say that the doctors shaved his head and used their fingers to  inspect the wound and remove debris. It is a fascinating question.   Joe   Joseph J. Horton Ph. D. Faculty Box 2694 Grove City College Grove City, PA  16127   (724) 458-2004   In God we trust, all others must bring data.   -----Original Message----- From: Jeffrey Nagelbush [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 10:23 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: Phineas Gage   I have 2 questions, however I think I will offer them in separate emails.   As we were taling about Phineas Gage, a student asked if the doctors used alcohol on his brain as they were cleaning it out.  If so, and even if not so, what effect would alcohol have on the brain cells they came in contact with?   I had no answer to either question.  Any help will be appreciated.   Jeff Nagelbush [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ferris State University         _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE*  http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail     --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]