Killing Germs with Steam Using the Carbolic Steam Sprayer - Steam Culture

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.

Key Terms:
Carbolic Steam Sprayer
Joseph Lister
Carbolic Acid
Steam Culture
Steam and antiseptics
Steam Topics


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