Renaissance Surgery Flashcards
(22 cards)
where was Vesalius a professor
Paudua University
when was Vesalius born
1514
what did Vesalius believe about surgery
believed successful surgery would only be possible if doctors have a proper understanding of anatomy
what did Vesalius perform and who on
dissections on criminals who had be executed
what was Vesalius’s book called and when was it published
- wrote book based on his observations using accurate diagrams to illustrate- ‘The Fabric of the Human Body’ (1543)
- printed and distributed around Europe- allowing other doctors to read and learn
what did Vesalius disprove about Galen
pointed out some of gales mistakes (eg. showed there are no holes in the heart)
what was another of Vesalius’s discoveries
great bone has 3 parts not 7
where did was Pare a surgeon
French army for 20 years
how many kings was pare a surgeon for
- 4
- became most famous surgeon in Europe
in what ways did war help him
opportunities to see range of gunshot wounds and injuries
when was pares book
1545
what did Pare do to Vesalius books
translated them from latin to French
what was pares discovery on ointments
ran out of cautery hot oil so had to use an ointment of egg yolk, turpentine, rose oil
what did pare use instead of cauterising
instead of cauterising, he used ligatures- unfortunately did nit reduce death rate as the hadn’t of surgeons contaminated ligatures causing infections in the wound being treated
what did Sydenham successfuly treat ague (form of malaria) with
chinchona bark
what ideas did Sydenham use in his treatment
- used cold therapy (opposites)
- helped with smallpox and diseases
when was Harvey born
1578
when did Harvey publish his book
1628- ‘on the circulation of the blood’
who was Harvey doctor to and when
King Charles 1632
where was Harveys work later taught
uni in Paris
what did Harvey discover
saw how blood piped around body and blood flowed in a one way system
why was Harvey criticised
Blood transfusions to combat blood loss were now attempted, as Harvey’s work demonstrated that this was essential. These attempts failed because there was a lack of understanding of blood groups. Therefore, his work was seen as not having much practical application.
❖ After so many years of Church dominance, during which Galen’s theories ruled medical understanding, people were reluctant to accept alternative information.
❖ As Harvey did not know why blood needed to circulate, or why the blood in arteries and veins was different, some other doctors rejected his ideas.
