The transformation of surgery 1845-1918 0.0 / 5HideShow resource informationHistoryThe transformation of surgery 1845-1918GCSEEdexcelCreated by: Laurenpulley5441Created on: 21-11-15 13:39 432965718 Across 1. Killing germs on the wound (10, 7) 9. Also known as blood poisoning. The body is overwhelmed with infections and so it offten causes death (6) Down 2. A thread used to tie a blood vessel during an operation (9) 3. Using a hot iron to burn body tissue. This seals the blood vessels and stops bleeding (13) 4. Removing germs from the operating theatre (7, 7) 5. Drugs given to produce unconsciousness before and after surgery (12) 6. The infection of dead tissue causing foul-smelling gas (8) 7. Chemicals used to destroy bacteria and prevent infection (11) 8. A bandage used to apply pressure and restrict blood flow to an open wound (10)
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