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Joseph Lister. By Robbie Green. Birth and Death. Born April fifth 1827 Died 2-10-1912 at the age of 84. Younger Life. Came from a Quaker home in Upton, Essex.
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Joseph Lister By Robbie Green
Birth and Death • Born April fifth 1827 • Died 2-10-1912 at the age of 84
Younger Life • Came from a Quaker home in Upton, Essex. • He initially studied the Arts but at the age of 25 he graduated with honors as Bachelor of Medicine and entered the Royal College of Surgeons. • In 1854 he became an assistant to his friend. • In 1867 Joseph discovered the use of carbolic acid as an antiseptic and they use them today.
What Did He Do? • Joseph Lister was an English surgeon who was known for sterile surgical techniques. • Went to University of London University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh. • Discovered the antiseptic technique, which represents the beginning of modern surgery.
Success • He made doctors wear gloves and wash their hands with a special solution. • Joseph Lister also made a spray for cleaning the surgical materials. • Also created anesthetics. • Joseph Lister created a cleaner way to do surgery.