Tag: Antiseptic Principle

Joseph Lister (1827-1912) was a British surgeon renowned for revolutionizing medical practice through his pioneering work in antiseptic surgery. Influenced by Louis Pasteur’s germ theory, Lister introduced carbolic acid (phenol) as an antiseptic to sterilize wounds, surgical instruments, and the surgical environment. By implementing these techniques, he significantly reduced post-operative infections and mortality rates. Lister’s…