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What significant contribution did Joseph Lister make to surgical practices?
What significant contribution did Joseph Lister make to surgical practices?
- Pioneered the use of antibiotics in post-operative care.
- Reduced microorganisms on wounds using phenic acid-treated bandages. (correct)
- Introduced antiseptic techniques using surgical instruments.
- Developed the first vaccination for infectious diseases.
Which of the following diseases was NOT identified as a causative agent in the latter half of the 19th century?
Which of the following diseases was NOT identified as a causative agent in the latter half of the 19th century?
- Gonorrhea
- Tuberculosis
- Measles (correct)
- Diphtheria
In what way did Joseph Lister's methods differ from previous surgical practices?
In what way did Joseph Lister's methods differ from previous surgical practices?
- He implemented the use of general anesthesia in all surgeries.
- He performed surgeries in open-air environments to reduce contamination.
- He used treated bandages to specifically target and kill microorganisms. (correct)
- He advocated for prolonged surgical procedures to reduce infection risk.
Which compound did Joseph Lister use in his techniques to diminish microorganisms?
Which compound did Joseph Lister use in his techniques to diminish microorganisms?
What area of microbial research progressed notably during the latter half of the 19th century?
What area of microbial research progressed notably during the latter half of the 19th century?
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Lister's Contribution to Surgery
Lister's Contribution to Surgery
Joseph Lister was a surgeon who pioneered the use of antiseptics in surgery by treating bandages with carbolic acid to kill microorganisms. This practice significantly reduced infections in surgical patients.
Carbolic Acid
Carbolic Acid
Carbolic acid, also known as phenol, is a compound that effectively kills microorganisms, making it a valuable antiseptic for surgical applications.
Germ Theory
Germ Theory
The discovery of microscopic organisms that cause diseases, known as pathogens, revolutionized medicine and infection control.
Identifying Infectious Agents
Identifying Infectious Agents
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Viruses as Parasites
Viruses as Parasites
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Study Notes
Joseph Lister's Contribution to Surgery
- Lister significantly reduced post-surgical infections by using antiseptic bandages treated with phenic acid.
- Phenic acid effectively killed microorganisms.
Identification of Viral Parasites
- Research in the late 1800s led to the discovery of causative agents for various diseases.
- These diseases included anthrax, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, and diphtheria, among others.
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