The Revolutionary Discovery of Handwashing by Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
The Revolutionary Discovery of Handwashing by Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
In the mid-19th century, as hospitals teemed with life-threatening infections and childbirth often ended in tragedy, one man emerged as an unsung hero. His name was Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis. Operating in Vienna, Austria, in 1846, Semmelweis was stationed at the city's general hospital, which housed two maternity wards: one run by medical students and the other by midwives.
It was a time when physicians, despite their reverence, unknowingly spread infections. Dr. Semmelweis's groundbreaking research unveiled the life-saving potential of handwashing, a simple yet overlooked practice. This revolutionary discovery could thwart the rampant spread of deadly infections and save countless lives. Despite facing immense skepticism, his commitment to cleanliness and patient safety marked the dawn of modern medical hygiene.
Timestamps:
00:00 Puerperal fever deaths higher in medical student ward.
04:45 Semmelweis's handwashing theory significantly advanced medical hygiene.