Lifesaving Gadgets: Modern Marvels in Medical Device Design
HistoryThe earliest known surgical devices date back to around 1500 BC, when the Egyptians used forceps for childbirth and ancient Greeks used primitive prosthetics made from leather, wood or metal. However, it was not until the 19th century that we saw major advancements in surgical devices. In 1846, ether was introduced as the first surgical anesthetic, which paved the way for more complex...
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