James Douglas

James Douglas was a Scottish surgeon and a pioneer in the treatment of traumatic injuries and battlefield medicine during the 19th century. He is best known for developing methods to control severe bleeding and for advancing surgical techniques, particularly during the American Civil War. His work significantly improved patient survival rates by emphasizing the importance of rapid, effective intervention and proper wound care. Douglas’s contributions laid important groundwork for modern trauma surgery, emphasizing immediate, decisive action in emergent medical situations.