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In 1897, what innovation did French doctor Paul Berger introduce towards safeguarding surgical patients?

Question #151068. Asked by psnz.
Last updated May 07 2024.
Originally posted May 07 2024 7:55 PM.

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Paul Berger invented the surgical facemask which got a ton of use during covid! Paul Berger made a statement in his paper where he introduced his mask:
For several years I have been worried as to the part that drops of liquid projected from the mouth of the operator or his assistants may exercise on the outbreaks of infection which one still sees from time to time under conditions of surgical asepsis which are apparently satisfactory.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Berger

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on May 07 2024.
May 07 2024, 7:56 PM
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