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He used carbolic acid to sterilize surgical equipment, and also insisted on the use of clean gowns, closed windows in the operating theatre, and sterilizing the room and its surroundings prior to surgery.
Post surgery, he maintained a similar vigilance on the need for sterile environments. It was mistakenly believed that risks occurred during surgeries and less so afterwards. He helped changed this view.
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Who discovered how to kill germs?
lister
When did Joseph Lister invented antiseptic surgery?
Sir Joseph Lister (1827-1912) was the English surgeon who first used antiseptic to kill bacteria.
How did lord lister kill germs?
Lord Lister used carbolic acid as a disinfectant during surgeries.
Who was more important in the history of medicine Lister or Fleming and why?
Lister spread the idea that sterilization ie, killing of germs, could prevent the occurence of disease. Fleming found a chemical that was quite effective in doing so. If Lister had not shown how important it was to kill bacteria, Fleming would never have bothered to look for a way to do so.
What did Joseph lister invent and when did he invent it?
Joseph Jackson Lister invented the achromatic microscope in 1826. His son, Joseph Lister was a surgeon who began the idea of antiseptic surgery. He wanted to kill microbes that caused infections such as gangrene in wounds. So he developed a technique where he sprayed phenol or carbolic acid to disinfect wounds and medical instruments. His contribution to sanitation in the medical field caused a decline in infection and death in his patients.
When did hospital of Britain accepted Joseph Lister idea?
Joseph Lister was the first to intentionally attempt to kill microbes prior to surgery, and he found that doing so greatly reduced the chances of infection -- a fact he published in 1867. Within a decade his ideas became standard practice in the U.K.
Does ammonia kill germs?
I f Ammonia products don't claim on their labels that they kill germs, it's because they can NOT kill germs.
What germs do you kill in boiled water?
When you boil water, you will kill all germs that are in it.
Does hot water kill germs or does cold water kill germs?
I know for sure hot water kills germs
Does soap kill germs?
Soap can kill germs but can't get rid of them permanently. They will keep coming back. Don't buy 'can kill 99.9% of germs because not only does it kill bad germs, but it kills the good ones too.
Is calamansi can kill germs?
Calamansi can kill germs because of its acid. Just like vinegar...^_*
Does salt kill germs?
Yes, it kills most germs.
