Surgical advancments Flashcards

Medieval practitioners who performed basic surgeries, often without formal training. Surgery was limited and dangerous.

16th-century surgeon who introduced ligatures to tie off blood vessels instead of cauterisation, reducing pain and infection.

Developed in the 19th century, including ether and chloroform, allowing more complex surgeries to be performed.

Pioneered antiseptic surgery in the 1860s using carbolic acid to reduce infections during operations.

Used to locate bullets and shrapnel in soldiers' bodies, improving surgical precision.

Introduced during WWI to stabilise broken bones, significantly reducing death rates from leg injuries.

Developed further during WWI, with sodium citrate used to store blood for longer periods.

WWI surgeon who developed techniques for plastic surgery, particularly for facial injuries caused by shrapnel.

A painful condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and unsanitary conditions in the trenches, often requiring amputation.

Psychological trauma experienced by soldiers during WWI, leading to advancements in understanding mental health.