3 Inventions that Transformed Surgical Field

The modern medicine is capable of carrying out complex surgeries without pain and with minimal invasion of the body. The mortality rates are less compared to two centuries ago when modern surgery was taking its shape.

Before the advent of industrial revolution, surgical field in medicine was a very risky profession. The mortality rates were above 50% and surgeons were finding it difficult to stop bleeding, pain and infections. Industrial revolution changed it all.

The foundation for modern medical surgery was laid in this period. Many inventions in the field occurred during this period. Of the many, three inventions must be discussed here that transformed the field of surgery.

Benefits of Using LED Light Systems in Operation Theatres

Imagine that you are doing a surgical procedure on a patient and the area to operate is less luminous. Mishaps might occur. Thus, in an operation theatre, the light source is of key importance. It enables you to see the cavity or internal parts of the patient with utmost clarity.

In earlier days, sunlight was the source for operation. With the invention of light bulb, things have changed. But, they too caused problems. Then came the LED light (Light Emitting Diodes) which are currently in vogue.