Advances In Medicine in 1700-1900 Flashcards
Who did Lister build his work upon?
Joseph Lister builds on the work of Pasteur, and uses new ideas about chemistry to develop antiseptic surgery. He published his work in 1867
What was carbolic acid used for? And what happened to mortality rates?
Carbolic acid was used to reduce infection in wounds, mortality rates fell from 46% in 1867 to 15% by 1870
Why did he develop carbolic acid for? And what else did he do in London?
Developed carbolic acid for use in sterilising his operating room. Trains other surgeons in London. Starts to use sterilised catgut for internal stitches and ligatures.
What was the opposition to Listers methods?
Opposition to Listers methods - carbolic spray slowed operations, it made operating conditions unpleasant, some surgeons were not as careful, so infections occurred.
What James Simpson develop in 1847?
James Simpson developed effective anaesthetics in 1847, solving the problem of pain. He used ether as pain relief but wanted to discover a more effective method.
What else did James Simpson discover in 1847?
In 1847 Simpson discovered chloroform was an effective anaesthetic after experimenting with friends.
By who was chloroform endorsed by?
Chloroform was endorsed by queen victoria
What happened by 1870?
By 1870 chloroform had fallen out of favour as it did not reduce mortality rates.
What was the opposition to anaesthetics?
Religious objectors believed pain is God’s will.
