Surgery - Modern Flashcards
When was the modern period?
1900s onward
What underwent in this period?
Modern Anaesthetics
Technological surgery
Solved problem of blood loss
Transplant
How do modern anaesthetics allow a safer surgery?
1930s onward, anaesthetics now injected into bloodstream.
It allowed a more precise dose, as they can now control how long a patient is out for.
Overdoses also ceased.
What were some significant developments in the use of technology?
Skin grafting
Plastic surgery
Keyhole surgery
Robotic surgery
How did skin grafting and plastic surgery help in WW1?
Helped those with severe injuries
Huge impact on modern surgery too
What is keyhole surgery? Its impacts?
The usage of tiny camera and minute equipment for surgery.
It has less impact on the body and led to quicker healing.
What is robotic surgery? Example?
The usage of robots for small scale and precise surgery.
eg. the brain
When was the first blood transfusion?
1906
What did the development of microsurgery mean for blood loss?
It meant that blood vessels could be reattached after surgery, reducing blood loss.
What are some examples of transplants?
Joint replacement
Organ transplant
Kidney transplant
Heart transplant
When was the first kidney transplant?
1956
When was the first heart transplant?
1967
Why do transplants play an important role?
Patients lives are extended
Quality of life is improved.
What did the modern period lead to?
Specialisation of surgery by technology
All free due to the NHS
