Howell begins chapter six with blood and blood counts. Two specific techniques are thoroughly discussed in chapter six, which includes viewing the blood through a microscope and measuring it in other ways. Also in chapter six the iodine reaction was used for differentiating of change in white blood cells. I noticed that throughout this chapter the importance of white blood cells is at large. By the characteristics of white blood cells physicians could tell the habits and healthiness or any abnormalities of blood.
Chapter seven continues into the same field as chapter six somewhat. The topics of blood and diseases were discussed, such as: pneumonia, typhoid fever, and appendicitis. The white blood cell count once again is discussed with great importance because it shows the signs of diseases, such as the one I mentioned previously.
Chapter eight talks about, broadly, medicine and machines. The way that technology effected the health care system and society as well is discussed at length in chapter eight. Historical analysis is used in chapter eight as well because of the connection between technology and health care, which shows results throughout time.
Overall I enjoy reading "Technology in The Hospital" by Joel D. Howell. I was broad in some terms but specific in others and i found all the topics discussed interesting enough to hold my attention.
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