Western Front 1 – 20th century medicine context

What is aseptic surgery?

• prevent gems getting into the body
• way to get rid of infections
• way to stop infections spreading
• prevent germs inside the body

What was worn in surgery to help prevent infection in wounds?

• rubber gloves and masks
• paper towels
• hairnet
• surgeons clothes

What did all medical staff now have to do before they entered the operating theatre?

• wash their hands
• pray
• hit the patient on their head
• give the surgeon some money to watch

What happens in the radiology department in a hospital?

• x rays
• radiotherapy
• blood transfusions
• surgery

Which of the following is NOT a problem with early x ray machines?

• they were only in black and white
• they were fragile
• they had large amounts of radiation
• they took a long time

What is a blood transfusion?

• blood taken from one person and given to another
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• blood taken out and washed

What does Blip stand for in surgery?

• blood loss, infection, pain
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How did blood transfusions have to take place?

• person to person
• over long distance
• weekdays only
• no ouchy

What happens to blood as soon as it leaves the body?

• it clots
• it gives a little wave
• it dies
• goes off

What is the universal blood group?

• can be used with any blood type
• the blood group that everyone has
• can only be used if you are O negative
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