Suppose that the early Imperial Romans had the Miasma theory replace the humors theory. However, they still believe Ubi pus, ibi evacua. So they still drain abscesses.
This means no more unproductive blood letting (except in Hematomas where you probably want it aspirated by a needle).
Do we change history much? President Garfield shouldn't die... except he's butterflied away by a Roman POD.
This means no more unproductive blood letting (except in Hematomas where you probably want it aspirated by a needle).
Do we change history much? President Garfield shouldn't die... except he's butterflied away by a Roman POD.