Joseph Lister ·Born: April 5, 1827 ·Died 2-10-1912 ·The English surgeon (doctor who performs operations) Joseph Lister discovered the antiseptic method, in which a germ-killing substance is applied to wounds during an operation. This represented the beginning of modern surgery (an operation to correct a disease or condition). ·Discovered the antiseptic technique, which represents the beginning of modern surgery. ·English surgeon who promoted the idea of sterile surgery while working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He successfully introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments and to clean wounds, which led to reduced post-operative infections and made surgery safer for patients.
· Born: April 5, 1827
· Died 2-10-1912
· The English surgeon (doctor who performs operations) Joseph Lister discovered the antiseptic method, in which a germ-killing substance is applied to wounds during an operation. This represented the beginning of modern surgery (an operation to correct a disease or condition).
· Discovered the antiseptic technique, which represents the beginning of modern surgery.
· English surgeon who promoted the idea of sterile surgery while working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He successfully introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments and to clean wounds, which led to reduced post-operative infections and made surgery safer for patients.
Upton, Essex
Walmer, Kent
University of Edinburgh
University of London