Development of Science and Technology and Key Individuals Flashcards
Why did operations to remove gall stones become routine from 1880?
Result of better anaesthetics and antiseptics
What other internal operations were developed due to advances made?
Removal of appendix
Removing tumours
Why was chemistry important in key discoveries during this time?
Played important role in development of anaesthetics and antiseptics
Helped in development of suitable technique to store blood
Why was germ theory so important?
Led to antiseptic then aseptic operating conditions
When were X Rays discovered?
1895
Who discovered X Rays?
Wilhelm Roentgen
Why did X Rays spread quickly?
Roentgen did not take out patent
People free to copy ideas
London Royal Hospital had first X Ray machine in 1896
Possible to see where bullets/ shrapnel were without having to dig in wound
How were X Rays developed for WW1?
Mobile units to benefit surgeons working on front line
Why were developments in technology important in advancing surgery?
Inhaler for Chloroform made it safer/ could measure the dose
Carbolic Spray, steam steriliser and cat gut helped reduce infection
X Ray machines installed in many hospitals within 10 years of introduction
Invention of hypodermic needle made it possible to measure an injection or withdraw blood
When was the hypodermic needle invented and by whom?
1853
Alexander Wood
Why was The Lancet important?
Published many new ideas and problems- helped with spread of ideas of new surgical techniques
How did Pasteur publishing germ theory help Lister?
Lister applied his ideas and built on Pasteur’s work and communication helped advance surgery
How did Lister promote his work?
Through publishing it
Travelling through Germany and USA discussing his ideas
He met Pasteur in Paris in 1892 and paid tribute to him
