Surgery - Advancements from 1920 - 1948 Flashcards
IGCSE History 1848 - 1948 (7 cards)
1
Q
Who discovered that blood could be separated into the blood and the plasma?
A
Dr Charles Drew
2
Q
How many plastic surgeons were there when WW2 broke out?
A
4
3
Q
Which group of people were most badly affected by burns?
A
Pilots. McIndoe realised ones that had crashed into the sea suffered less.
4
Q
When did McIndoe set up the ‘Guinea Pig Club’
A
1941
5
Q
Which town offered to help rehabilitate those being treated by McIndoe
A
East Grinstead
6
Q
When were pedicle skin grafts discoved and by whom?
A
1916 by Vladamir Filatov. His work helped contribute to McIndoe’s work
7
Q
What was the treatment given to burns victims?
A
Saline baths. (many also needed psychological treatment)
