AMBROISE PARE

THEN

• Was a royal French surgeon.
• Gained skills by going to the military.
• Used egg yolk, oil of roses, and turpentine to seal wounds.
• Used ligatures to tie off blood vessels during amputation.

NOW

• There are many antibiotics and ointments today.
• Example is Neosporin.
• It contains Polymyxin B sulfate that kills off bacteria.
• Used to prevent infections.
• Treats cuts, burns, and wounds.