pare - renaissance Flashcards
1
Q
what was the usual treatment for gunshot wounds?
A
pouring boiling oil over it
2
Q
how did pare discover a new ointment for gunshot wounds?
A
during battle, ran out of oil
used an ointment made of rose oil, turpentine and egg yolk
3
Q
how did pare improve amputations?
A
during amputation, instead of cauterizing, he used ligatures to tie off blood vessels
4
Q
what was pare’s impact?
A
improved surgical techniques
published his ideas to enable other doctors to read them
