aug 28, 1848 - Joseph Lister
Plastic Surgeon
and Pioneer of
Sterile Surgery
Description:
o Performed plastic surgery for women with
burned/damaged skin
o Utilized anesthesia for the first time in 1848
o Was inspired by Pasteur's work
o Pioneered sterile surgery by promoting
-handwashing
-sprayed operation leather
-the cleaning of surgical tools
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