History of surgery

Where was one of the oldest hospitals in London, St. Thomas located?

• In Birmingham

• In Manchester

• In Liverpool

• In Southwark

What was located in the attic of the church where the old operating room of San Tomas used to be?

• Animals

• Old-fashioned surgical equipment

• Clothing and shoes

• Books and documents

Why was the old operating room called an operating theater?

• There artists and musicians gathered

• There were lectures on the history of operations

• Theatrical performances were held there

• Medical students watched surgeries as a spectacle

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What was used to collect blood during surgeries in the old operating room?

• Plastic containers

• Wood materials or sawdust

• Metal containers

• Glass jars

What was done with the bones and organs of patients after their death in the old operating room?

• Buried

• Thrown away

• Burned

• Stored for further research

What tools did surgeons use in the old operating room?

• Dirty

• Disposable

• Antiseptic

• Sterile

What was under the operating table in the old operating room?

• Glass container

• Plastic container

• Metal box

• Wooden box with sawdust

What was used to collect blood in the old operating room when there was too much of it?

• Built a false floor

• Did not clean

• Poured it out on the street

• Special containers

What did medical students observe in the old operating room?

• Lectures

• Theatrical performances

• Operations

• Concerts

What were the conditions in the old operating room that led to frequent patient deaths?

• Unhygienic

• Very clean

• Modern

• Advanced