Ambroise Pare
Who was Ambroise Paré?
A famous French surgeon
In which century did Ambroise Paré live?
16th century
What major innovation is Ambroise Paré credited with in surgery?
Replacing traditional cauterization with ligature for wounds
What field did Ambroise Paré contribute to significantly?
Medicine and surgery
What tool is Ambroise Paré known for advancing in surgery?
Prosthetic limbs
What phrase is Ambroise Paré often associated with?
I dressed him, God healed him.
Which war did Ambroise Paré gain fame as a battlefield surgeon?
The French Wars of Religion
What method did Paré improve to treat gunshot wounds?
Using a mixture of egg yolk, rose oil, and turpentine instead of boiling oil
What prompted Ambroise Paré to develop his ligature technique?
The need to reduce pain and infection in amputations
What was one of the primary reasons behind Ambroise Paré's success?
Practical experience on the battlefield