Thomas Holmes

Thomas Holmes was a 19th-century American physician and researcher known for developing the Holmes Firefighter’s Stroke Scale, a tool to quickly assess severity of head injuries. His work contributed to understanding and diagnosing traumatic brain injuries. Holmes also studied the effects of stress and environmental factors on health. His research helped improve emergency medical assessments and informed safety standards, particularly for those in high-risk environments like firefighting. Overall, Holmes made significant advances in trauma diagnosis and contributed to better medical responses for injuries and stressful conditions.