He found that it prevented infection and helped wounds to heal. Not all surgeons approved of the use of carbolic acid in surgery. Some surgeons complained that the acid irritated their eyes and ...

We meet Dr Joseph Lister, the pioneer of antiseptic surgery. He talks about the importance of conducting surgery under sterile conditions. Dr Lister argues for being ‘hygienic’ when dealing ...

Recently, ISMP Canada published a safety bulletin on oral dosing errors associated with LUGOL's solution (potassium iodide and iodine), also ... loss during thyroid surgery; 2) temporarily ...

These studies are herewith listed and briefly discussed according to the antiseptic or disinfectant under study. In summary, of the 15 clinical trials identified through a systematic literature ...