Anaesthetics and antiseptics (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What were the 3 major problems facing surgery in the 18th & early 19th centuries?
What were the 3 major problems facing surgery in the 18th & early 19th centuries?
Blood loss, pain & infection
What pain relief methods were available before 1800?
What pain relief methods were available before 1800?
Alcohol & opium
When was nitrous oxide first used in American dentistry?
When was nitrous oxide first used in American dentistry?
1844
What was a major problem with using ether as an anaesthetic?
What was a major problem with using ether as an anaesthetic?
It was highly flammable
Why was chloroform dangerous despite being the preferred anaesthetic?
Why was chloroform dangerous despite being the preferred anaesthetic?
Could be fatal if dosage incorrect
What recognition did James Simpson receive for his medical contributions?
What recognition did James Simpson receive for his medical contributions?
First knighthood for medicine
Where did Joseph Lister work when he pioneered antiseptic surgery?
Where did Joseph Lister work when he pioneered antiseptic surgery?
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
In 1861, what proportion of surgical patients died from postoperative infections?
In 1861, what proportion of surgical patients died from postoperative infections?
Half of all patients
How did Lister use carbolic acid in 1865?
How did Lister use carbolic acid in 1865?
Soaking surgical bandages
What did Lister's 1867 publication demonstrate about his wards?
What did Lister's 1867 publication demonstrate about his wards?
9 months completely free from sepsis
What was required in aseptic surgery by 1900?
What was required in aseptic surgery by 1900?
Sterilized clothing & instruments
Why did some Victorians oppose anaesthetics on religious grounds?
Why did some Victorians oppose anaesthetics on religious grounds?
God created pain for divine purpose
How did anaesthetics & antiseptics transform surgery?
How did anaesthetics & antiseptics transform surgery?
Became pain-free & safer treatment