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What are the ingredients in Joseph Lister's occlusive dressing?

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Joseph Lister used Carbolic Acid (Phenol) as an antiseptic during surgery.

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Who was Joseph Lister?
What did Joseph Lister do?
He invented Carbolic Spray, but his ideas were opposed by other surgeons because of the smell and long proccess when using carbolic spray. He had a huge impact with antispetics.
What was one contribution from joseph lister?
he discovered antiseptic surgery
When did Joseph Lister invent antiseptics?
I think 1869
When Joseph lister invent antisepsis?
First of all, antisepsis is the concept of preventing contamination from external (i.e bacterial, fungal, protozal) organisms. In theory, washing your hands is a manifestation of antiseptic...