Antiseptic and Anaesthetic Surgery - Medicine Through Time 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? HistoryMedicine through time (OCR History A)GCSEOCR Created by: Hallie23Created on: 28-12-13 15:57 Koch: In the 1890's Robert Koch discovered that hot steam killed more germs than carbolic acid. 1 of 12 Koch: Surgical gowns, gloves, and instruments sterilised in this way. This was the birth of the aseptic technique. 2 of 12 Antiseptic Technique: Antiseptic technique is when you attempt to kill germs within the operating theatre. 3 of 12 Aseptic Technique: Aseptic technique is when you attempt to create a completely sterile environment before you start. 4 of 12 Pasteur: Communications In 1861, Louis Pasteur published his experiments in "The Lancet" 5 of 12 Pasteur: He proved that germs caused infection. 6 of 12 Pasteur: Influencial Joseph Lister, a surgeon, read the article and considered applications of this knowledge for surgery. 7 of 12 Opposition: Carbolic Acid Some surgeons and nurses opposed the technique because carbolic was very abrasive on the skin and it was very unpleasant to breathe in. 8 of 12 Opposition: Change Some were unwilling to take on change and give up old practices. 9 of 12 Opposition: Some were unconvinced it worked. 10 of 12 Lister: Experiment In 1865, Joseph Lister experimented with carbolic acid as an antiseptic. 11 of 12 Lister: Development He developed the carbolic spray for use in operations to kill germs and thereby reduce infections. 12 of 12
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