Joseph Lister is known as the “Father of Modern Surgery”. Joseph Lister had many influential people he looked up to. He was inspired to help the world from a young age, starting with his parents to other scientists. In his many years of life he had many accomplishments. Joseph Lister also got many awards for what he did and how he helped contribute to the way that the medical field works now. Even though when Lister was alive not much was know, he did a lot to advance the knowledge to what we know and understand now. Joseph Lister made a huge contribution to the biological community, even though he is not always recognized for his work.
Joseph Lister was born on April 5, 1827 in Upton House, Newham. He later died on February 10, 1912 in Walmer,
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It was not until shortly after Lister’s discovery that things started picking up. During this time surgeries were very risky. Most times patients would develop infections and die shortly after even if the surgery itself had been successful. It was believed that exposer to “bad air” caused infections. Joseph Lister received many awards. The first award, he was bestowed with the Royal Medal in 1880. “The royal medal is awarded by a king or queen for the most important contribution to the advancement of natural knowledge” (Royal Medal). Lister also received the Albert medal in 1894. The Albert medal is given to recognize people who saved others lives. In 1883, Queen Victoria made him a Baronet and then raised him to Baron Lister in 1897. A Baronet is the lowest titled British order, they use the title “sir” and a Baron is the lowest order of the British nobility, they use the title “Lord.” Lister also won the Copley Medal in 1902, “In recognition of the value of his physiological and pathological researches in regard to their influence on the modern practice of surgery” (Who is Joseph Lister?) The Copley medal is given by the Royal Society, London for “outstanding achievement in any branch of science” (Copley Medal). Last, Lister was awarded with the highest order of merit in Prussia, the pour le mérite. The pour le mérite is translated to “for merit.” Now the knowledge about infections has changed. We know
A remarkable breakthrough in medicine occurred in the late 1800s through the work of Louis Pasteur. Pasteur's experiments showed that bacteria reproduce like other living things and travel from place to place. Using the results of his findings, he developed pasteurization, which is the process of heating liquids to kill bacteria and prevent fermentation. He also produced an anthrax vaccine as well as a way to weaken the rabies virus. After studying Pasteur's work, Joseph Lister developed antisepsis, which is the process of killing disease-causing germs. In 1865 before an operation, he cleansed a leg wound first with carbolic acid, and performed the surgery with sterilized (by heat) instruments. The wound healed, and the patient survived. Prior to surgery, the patient would've needed an amputation. However, by incorporating these antiseptic procedures in all of his surgeries, he decreased postoperative deaths. The use of antiseptics eventually helped reduce bacterial infection not only in surgery but also in childbirth and in the treatment of battle wounds. Another man that made discoveries that reinforced those of Pasteur's was Robert Koch. Robert Koch isolated the germ that causes tuberculosis, identified the germ responsible for Asiatic cholera, and developed sanitary measures to prevent disease. (1)
As a result, Simpson was awarded a baronetcy in 1866. Simpson’s work was revolutionary in that it took away the pain from surgery. At this time it was widely accepted that it was the ‘shock of the knife’ that kept the patient alive. By taking away the pain of
“Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle,” (John 19:17-18). Jesus Christ’s valiant life was terminated with a horrendous execution. Tom Robinson’s did as well. He lived his life in the name in the name of others, helping everyone that he could, going out of his way to save people, even Judas, who would betray him. Tom did this aswell, constantly assisting Mayella, she who would betray him in court. Jesus had followers who believed in his message, just as Tom had believers in his innocence. Jesus and his followers would face persecution, just as Tom and hisi believers would. The judgements and death sentences of Jesus and Tom would make them become martyrs. The Martyrdoms would be essential for their causes. Many aspects of Tom Robinson’s life and death
“Surgery.” Brought to Life Exploring the History of Medicine. Science Museum, London, n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014.
In The United States the number of people in prison is over two million, and of those two million it is estimated that two thirds of them will be back in prison within three years (Correctional Populations). Some people argue that rehabilitation is the most effective way to handle prisoners, but the risks don’t outweigh the benefits, especially for murderers. Nobles was an example of a murderer who appeared rehabilitated, but under close examination of his actions, he was no more than a manipulating sociopath. Nobles was not rehabilitated because his actions in court showed how he felt, his faith was a facade, and he was a schizophrenic.
James Nachtwey was born on March 14, 1948 in Syracuse, New York. He was a war photographer. The civil war was an inspiration for him to create photographs of war zones. James had happened to be in New York September 11, 2001, when the towers fell to ruble. He felt awkward being in cities, he often felt he needed to be on an assignment, taking photographs and documenting conflicts and what not. That morning he sat in his loft drinking his morning coffee while looking out upon the Brooklyn Bridge and crystal-clear sky the bluest he ever saw in a long time. A conditional piolet would call it "severe clear". The Bridge was golden lit from behind. The water taking on the angel like color of the sun as the light spread across the surface. From the
Imagine for one moment that you are living in the 1800’s and are in need of medical help. During this time surgeons were known for the treating of wounds, amputations, and treatment of broken bone. Picture yourself lying on a dirty cot, or soiled table waiting for the surgeon to come in. When he finally enters he is wearing a bloody, dirty apron and informs you that the only option is to remove your limb. He calls in for help in holding you down and picks up a stained saw and prepares to remove your leg. Your mind flashes back to the numerous people who came before you and died shortly after having this procedure done. Will you die during the operation or like so many others survive only to succumb to fever and gangrene and die after? Thanks to a man named Joseph Lister your chances of survival are greater that those who came before.
Moore, Wendy. The Knife Man: The Extraordinary Life and times of John Hunter, Father of Modern Surgery. New York: Broadway, 2005. Print.
According to Oxford Living Dictionary the word “cult” is defined as a relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or as imposing excessive control over members. Although, it might be more commonly known as Separatists, who are consumed by a certain belief, and the leader is someone who believes he or she is chosen by God or some other deity to lead those who are to follow him or her. In 1993 a standoff went viral, many lost their lives. Members and the leader of the Branch Davidians held their beliefs with them to death.
King has made an impact on all of society to this day. He has shed light on the topic of patient's’ rights. The procedures involved to perform any surgery had to be changed due to this accident, so that it did not happen again on future patients. His name is known by many people because he has changed the way that many surgeons perform and carry out their
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...ways to clean and heal wounds. He realized the importance of cleaning the wounds. He also designed prosthetic limbs and the truss, which is designed to keep hernias from growing ( “Medicine”).