18th C Child-bed fever Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the dude relevant to this- you know the one.
A
Alexander Gordon
2
Q
What did he notice about the connections between cases and who was delivering the babies.
A
Those treated by midwifes or wise women much less likely to catch it than those treated by doctors.
3
Q
What was his proposed fix for the situation (2):
A
1) medical practitioners ought to wash their clothes frequently.
2) wash their hands in chlorinated water.
4
Q
When did he publish his results?
A
1795
