How 18th-Century Medicine Killed George Washington

The video discusses the limitations of olden day medicine, focusing on George Washington's illness and the ineffective treatments he received, such as bloodletting and blistering. It highlights the misconceptions of medical practices in the 18th century and contrasts them with modern medicine, suggesting that Washington's condition might have been acute epiglotitis. The video emphasizes the importance of evidence-based medicine.

What were the symptoms that George Washington exhibited before his death?

How might modern medicine have treated George Washington's condition differently?