Medical advances (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What substance was used in the Carrel-Dakin technique to flush infected wounds?
What substance was used in the Carrel-Dakin technique to flush infected wounds?
Sterilised salt solution
In which year was the Carrel-Dakin technique introduced?
In which year was the Carrel-Dakin technique introduced?
1917
Who discovered that sodium citrate prevented blood clotting in 1915?
Who discovered that sodium citrate prevented blood clotting in 1915?
Richard Lewisohn
Who established the first 'blood depot' in 1917?
Who established the first 'blood depot' in 1917?
Oswald Hope Robertson
What was the death rate from broken legs after the Thomas splint was widely adopted?
What was the death rate from broken legs after the Thomas splint was widely adopted?
Less than 20%
From when was the Thomas splint widely adopted?
From when was the Thomas splint widely adopted?
December 1915
How did the Thomas splint reduce deaths from broken legs?
How did the Thomas splint reduce deaths from broken legs?
By keeping the leg completely rigid
What did Rous and Turner add to blood storage in 1916?
What did Rous and Turner add to blood storage in 1916?
Citrate glucose
Who pioneered plastic surgery techniques at Queen's Hospital in Kent?
Who pioneered plastic surgery techniques at Queen's Hospital in Kent?
Harold Gillies
What was the main advantage of mobile x-ray units?
What was the main advantage of mobile x-ray units?
Deployed much closer to front lines
When did blood transfusions begin to be used on the Western Front?
When did blood transfusions begin to be used on the Western Front?
1915
How many units of blood did Robertson's blood depot store?
How many units of blood did Robertson's blood depot store?
22 units