Events: detail
Grime, Germs & Gangrene
- Hosted by:
- The Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret
- Speaker:
- None listed
- Starts:
- September 20, 2007 at 03:00 pm
- Ends:
- September 20, 2007 at 04:00 pm
- Location:
- Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret, 9a St Thomas' Street, London, SE1 9RY United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Until the mid 19th century, an open fracture meant you could lose a limb. A lack of antiseptic techniques and antibiotics meant that bacterial infection was common, and open wounds frequently led to gangrene. In an effort to avoid dangerous and painful surgery, leading surgeons attempted “cures” for gangrene, including such dubious ingredients as lead. Until late 19th century innovations, amputation was often the only chance of survival for the patient. But Pasteur’s bacterial experiments and Lister’s antiseptic procedures would make infection a thing of the past. Or would they…?
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- No
Additional information
All events are included in museum admission and presented by curatorial staff, unless otherwise specified. Admission prices are as follows: Adult £5.25, Concession £4.25, Child £3.00, Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) £12.95. To reserve tickets in advance, ring 020 7188 2679 or email curator [ at ] thegarret.org.uk.
For more information
- Contact person:
- Curator
- Phone:
- 020 7188 2679
- Email:
- curator [ at ] thegarret.org.uk
- Website:
- Grime, Germs & Gangrene
