Factors Influencing developments in Surgery

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Created on: 27-01-13 19:37

The impact of Pasteur's Germ Theory

Helped fight illness and disease. Also helped fight infection.

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When were X-rays discovered and by who?

X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895

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What was the most important factor in surgery?

Science was important in suggesting improvements in Surgery but Technology was needed to put these ideas into practice.

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What role did Communication play in surgery?

Commmunication played a vital role in the development in surgery as it meant surgeons and scientists were able to share their ideas and gain knowledge in order to further develop an idea.

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What was the effect of war?

War sped up many developments in surgery especially in the blood transfusions and the facial surgery section. War also led to major improvements in surgical methods and techniques. Surgeons also gained a great deal of experience.

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X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895

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Factors Influencing developments in Surgery