1700-1900 (Antiseptics)

Question 1

Who helped the development of antiseptics?

Answer 1

Joseph Lister

Question 2

How did Lister learn that carbolic acid kills parasites in sewage?

Answer 2

From reading Pasteurs “Germ Theory”

Question 3

When did Lister lean that carbolic acid kills parasites (in sewage)?

Answer 3

1864

Question 4

In 1865, that did lister do to avoid wounds getting infected?

Answer 4

Soak bandages in carbolic acid

Question 5

In 1866 how would the usage of carbolic acid change to help medicine?

Answer 5

Used acid to clean wounds and equipment. + invented a spray to kill germs in the air

Question 6

In 1867, Lister states his wars would be free from infection (sepsis) for how many months?

Answer 6

9 months

Question 7

After Listers ward becomes free of infection for 9 months, what does he do with his findings/ ideas?

Answer 7

Publishes them

Question 8

In 1877 Lister gains what medical title for the Kings College Hospital in London?

Answer 8

Professor of Surgery

Question 9

Did listers work inspire others to search for methods to prevent infection?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

By 1900, how would operating theatres and wards be treated?

Answer 10

Cleaned thoroughly using aseptic techniques.

Question 11

By 1900, Surgeons and nurses would wear and use what kind of clothing and equipment?

Answer 11

Sterilised

Question 12

What was the joint impact of this and aesthetics?

Answer 12

Surgeons could take more time/ be more careful- leading to dramatically decreased death rates.