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Antiseptic Surgery: The Principles, Modes of Application, and Results of the Lister Dressing (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Antiseptic Surgery: The Principles, Modes of Application, and Results of the Lister Dressing
This edition presents practical guidance on antiseptic care, drawing on early principles of wound cleaning and dressing. It explains how carbolic acid and other substances were used to reduce infection and promote healing, with careful notes on preparation, dilution, and safety.
In clear terms, the book discusses preparing solutions, choosing the right carrier for antiseptics, and applying dressings that protect tissue while allowing proper healing. It covers the preparation of gauze, the role of protective layers, and the use of materials like gauze, oil-silk, and mackintosh in the antiseptic process. Readers will see how careful handling, washing, and drainage contribute to better surgical outcomes.- How to prepare and use carbolic acid solutions safely and effectively
- Techniques for saturating gauze and making protective layers
- Guidance on drainage, compression, and wound management to support rapid healing
- Considerations of alternative antiseptics and combined preparations
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This classic 19th century surgical compendium provides a robust foundation to the evolution of antiseptic methodology by discussing the techniques pioneered by the author, regarded as the father of modern antiseptic surgery. The text explores the causes of wound infection, surgical complications, and advancements in sterile technique such as the employment of carbolic acid and the development of antibacterial gauze. Readers will be guided through the history of surgical practice, gaining a thorough understanding of the techniques that transformed surgery from a dangerous practice to a life-saving science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330355367_0
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