aseptic and antiseptic Flashcards
1
Q
what is aseptic?
A
preventing the germs and infection from initially entering. (sterilising)
2
Q
what is antiseptic?
A
dealing with the infection once it was already there (carbolic spray)
3
Q
problem with surgeons?
A
they had bloodied uniforms
didn’t wash their uniform or hands
4
Q
germ theory
A
1861
5
Q
carbolic acid
A
treats sewage
6
Q
how did Lister use carbolic acid?
A
soaks bandages in carbolic acid and applies it to wounds such as compound fractions
7
Q
carbolic acid spray?
A
1871, expensive
8
Q
downfalls of carbolic acid?
A
irritating, annoying (all aspects), slowed down operations
