People
Hippocrates is known as
"Father of Medicine"
This scientist discovered penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic.
Alexander Fleming
This nurse is known for her work during the Crimean War and for improving sanitary conditions in hospitals.
Florence Nightingale
Known for pioneering the smallpox vaccine, his work led to the eradication of the disease.
Edward Jenner
Who invented bifocals
Florence Nightingale is known as
"Founder of Modern Nursing"
Good to know: also called "Lady with the Lamp"
He developed the polio vaccine, helping to nearly eradicate the disease worldwide
Jonas Salk
An American nurse who established the American Red Cross
Clara Barton
This surgeon performed the first successful human heart transplant.
Christiaan Barnard
First female physician
Elizabeth Blackwell
Louis Pasteur is known as
"Father of Microbiology"
Invented the x-ray
Wilhelm Röntgen
What did Clara Barton establish to aid in helping find missing soldiers
A bureau of records
What did Benjamin Franklin begin to understand about germs?
the common cold was easily spread from person to person, debunking the common myth that wet clothing made you sick
Developed the culture plate method to identify pathogens
Robert Koch
He is known as the "Father of Modern Surgery" and introduced antiseptic procedures
Joseph Lister
Invented the microscope lens that allowed visualization of organisms
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
a kitchen where appealing food for patients with special dietary requirements was cooked
What did Robert Jarvik create?
First artificial heart
What is Ben Carson known for?
Famous for his surgeries to separate conjoined twins
What was Dr. Red Duke known for? Why was his invention important?
Refined the way we treat trauma patients. Invented Life Flight helicopter air ambulances and established the trauma/triage protocols used in many hospitals today.
Who discovered germ theory, AND what did germ theory prove?
Louis Pasteur. His germ theory proved that microorganisms cause disease
What bed #s did Florence Nightingale work with during the Crimean Fever?
38-90
Examined tooth scrapings and observed the bacteria that causes tooth decay
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
What is the process of removing microorganisms from milk called?
Pasteurization