NA_Surgery - Curie, X-rays and WW1 0.0 / 5 ? HistorySurgeryGCSEEdexcel Created by: eholnessCreated on: 20-06-16 14:24 How did Curie find out about X-rays? Work of Roentgen, also measured the rays using a device invented by her husband Pierre. 1 of 5 How did Curie use X-rays in WW1? Realised they could be used to see shrapnel - created machines in vans 'Petite Curies'. 2 of 5 How did she fund her work in WW1? Donations from van makers, help from the government, donations from rich acquaintances. 3 of 5 How useful were X-ray machines? Very - shrapnel was hard to find without them. Operations were safer. Became standard tool after WW1. 4 of 5 BONUS! What other developments happened in WW1 surgery? Debridement of wounds, BIPP paste in wounds (chemicals), improved fracture setting. 5 of 5
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