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Rays in the operating room kill germs with ultraviolet tech
Duke Hospital in Durham uses eight ultraviolet tubes to spray air above the patient during surgery enhancing infection control. Dr Hart notes infections dropped as rooms stay germ free. Lister’s antiseptic legacy evolved from carbolic acid to sterile draping, gloves, and gowns.
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Duke Hospital
Durham
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Model Hospital
Lord Lister
Lister
Scotland
Pasteur
Carlisle
EveryWeek Magasine and
Science
Dr. Hart
Westinghouse Lamp Company
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