The next step of his plan was to open a passage to his lungs (a tracheotomy as we now call it) and "inflate them with air, to produce an artificial respiration." This radical approach aimed at reviving Washington showed Thornton's desperation amidst the conventional medical practices of the time.
Thornton's final step in his "Frankenstein" mission was to replace Washington's lost blood with that of a lamb. This highlights the extreme measures considered during a pivotal moment in American history.
He later wrote, "I was not seconded in this proposal; for it was deemed unavailing. It was doubted by some whether if it were possible, it would be right to attempt to recall to life one who had departed full of honor and renown." This reflection reveals the ethical debates surrounding medical interventions.
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