Before the introduction of antiseptics, why did surgeons still not wash their hands or change their coats?
Because they didn't know the cause of infection and therefore didn't know how to prevent it
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Who discovered carbolic spray could prevent infection?
Joseph Lister
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Which theory did Lister use to develop carbolic spray?
Louis Pasteurs germ theory
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Where did Lister get the idea of carbolic spray from?
The use of carbolic spray on sewage to stop the smell and destroy the parasites
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Which type of problems did Lister first test carbolic spray on? And how?
He tested the spray on compound fractures (when bones broke through the skin) and covered bandages in the acid
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What did Lister find when he covered bandages in carbolic acid?
Wounds would heal and not develop infection
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How much did the death rate decrease by between 1864-1866 and 1867-1870?
Between 1864-1866, the death rate was 46%; between 1867-1870, the death rate was 15%
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How did Lister work to improve his methods? [three ways]
Handwashing in carbolic before operations; using carbolic spray in air around operating table; an antiseptic ligature to tie up blood vessels and prevent blood loss
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What did the carbolic spray do to surgeons and the operating theatre?
It cracked surgeons skin and made everything small
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Why did some surgeons not accept Listers carbolic antiseptic?
They believed speed was essential; some didn't achieve the same results; people didn't believe there was a sure for infection; Lister changed his technique which made critics question the carbolic
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What were the downsides to Listers personality which affected peoples opinion of the antiseptic?
Lister was not a showman and he appeared cold and arrogant so many surgeons didn't listen to him
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How else did Lister influence cleanliness of sugery?
Operating theatres were vigorously cleaned; instruments were sterilised; surgeons wore surgical gowns; rubber gloves began to be used
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Who discovered carbolic spray could prevent infection?
Back
Joseph Lister
Card 3
Front
Which theory did Lister use to develop carbolic spray?
Back
Card 4
Front
Where did Lister get the idea of carbolic spray from?
Back
Card 5
Front
Which type of problems did Lister first test carbolic spray on? And how?
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