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3.1.9 Revolution in Surgery — AQA History 8145 | GradeGen.AI

History
Thematic Studies
Britain: Health and the People (c1000–Present)
Revolution in Surgery

Revolution in Surgery

AQA GCSE History (8145) — Thematic Studies

Part three: A revolution in medicine

What You Need to Know

Describe the development of anaesthetics (Simpson) and antiseptics (Lister).

Explain the progression to aseptic surgery and new surgical procedures.

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Revolution in Surgery

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