The transformation of surgery 1845-1918 0.0 / 5HideShow resource informationHistoryThe transformation of surgery 1845-1918GCSEEdexcelCreated by: Laurenpulley5441Created on: 21-11-15 13:39 685974231 Across 1. A thread used to tie a blood vessel during an operation (9) 4. The infection of dead tissue causing foul-smelling gas (8) 7. Also known as blood poisoning. The body is overwhelmed with infections and so it offten causes death (6) 8. Drugs given to produce unconsciousness before and after surgery (12) Down 2. Chemicals used to destroy bacteria and prevent infection (11) 3. Using a hot iron to burn body tissue. This seals the blood vessels and stops bleeding (13) 5. Killing germs on the wound (10, 7) 6. A bandage used to apply pressure and restrict blood flow to an open wound (10) 9. Removing germs from the operating theatre (7, 7)
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