Advances In Medicine 1900-Present Day Flashcards
When was the first organ transplant and what was it?
1952 was the first whole organ transplant it was a kidney. (1960 in the UK)
When was the first heart transplant?
In 1967 was the first heart transplant. (1968 in the UK)
What drug was developed in 1970?
A drug was developed to prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs.
What happened to a woman in 1986?
The first woman to have a heart, lung and liver transplant.
What transplant was carried out for the first time in 2006?
In 2006 the first partial face transplant was carried out.
What full transplant was carried out for the first time in 2008?
The first full face transplant was carried out in 2008.
What did MRI scans enable surgeons to do?
Imagine technology such as MRI scans allow surgeons to see inside the body.
What was keyhole surgery good for?
Keyhole surgery and laser techniques make operations much quicker, less invasive and reducing healing times.
What was radiation therapy used for?
Radiation therapy was used for shrinking cancerous tumours that developed.
What was laser surgery useful for?
Laser surgery used to treat skin conditions, remove tumours and control bleeding.
How did anaesthetics improve?
Anaesthetics became more sophisticated, local and general anaesthetics patients are put to sleep. Patients however are now able to stay awake during some brain surgeries - enabling medical professionals to learn more about the body and the brain.
