Carbolic Steam Sprayer: Joseph Lister and Antiseptic Surgery

Today on Steam Culture, Brent talks about the use of steam in the world of antiseptics.

It is fascinating to learn about how steam played a role in ushering in antiseptics. An English Surgeon by the name of Joseph Lister was losing patients after surgery at an alarming rate and knew that he had to do something to change this terrible trend.

Watch this episode of Steam Culture to see how his work advanced medicine in a positive way.

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Carbolic Steam Sprayer

Joseph Lister

Carbolic Acid

Steam Culture

Steam and antiseptics

Steam Topics

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