Infection Flashcards
1
Q
What were two of the most common infections which could kill?
A
Gangrene and sepsis
2
Q
What was the original purpose for carbolic spray?
A
To kill parasites inside of sewers.
3
Q
Who created the first Germ theory?
A
Louis Pasteur
4
Q
What was the job of carbolic spray in surgery?
A
It killed bacteria and germs which were in the wound.
5
Q
What was catgut?
A
A form of stitch created by Joseph Lister which could be sterilised.
6
Q
Who discovered Carbolic spray could be used in surgery?
A
Joseph Lister
