Medieval Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What did barbers often double as surgeons in medieval England?
A
They had the necessary sharp instruments and a steady hand
2
Q
What type of surgery was generally conducted by barber surgeons?
A
External surgeries, such as removing facial ulcers and leg amputations
3
Q
Why was knowledge of the human anatomy very limited in medieval England?
A
The church forbade human dissections
4
Q
Where did the majority of medieval surgery take place?
A
On the battlefield
5
Q
What painful technique was used by medieval battlefield surgeons to prevent blood loss?
A
Cauterisation
6
Q
What substance was sometimes used to tackle infection in medieval surgery?
A
Red wine
