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Overview
Joseph Lister was the Father of Antiseptic Surgery who introduced carbolic acid sterilization, dramatically reducing surgical mortality. Based in London, United Kingdom.
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- Pioneered 2 medical techniques including Antiseptic surgical technique and Carbolic acid wound dressing
- Based at King's College Hospital in London, United Kingdom
Biography
Joseph Lister was a British surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery by introducing carbolic acid sterilization of instruments and wound dressings in the 1860s. His techniques dramatically reduced surgical mortality from infection and laid the foundation for modern sterile surgical practice.
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The life and contributions of Joseph Lister
1865
Introduced antiseptic surgery
Applied carbolic acid to compound fracture wounds at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
1867
Published antiseptic principle
Published 'On the Antiseptic Principle in the Practice of Surgery' in The Lancet
1877
Professor at King's College Hospital
Moved to London, where his antiseptic methods gained wider acceptance
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