Ernst von Bergmann
Ernst von Bergmann
Ernst von Bergmann (== Template:IPA-de ==
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polski) was a prominent German surgeon during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for introducing the concept of aseptic surgery to the medical field, which significantly reduced the risk of infection during surgical procedures.
Etymology
The name "Ernst" is of German origin and means "serious" or "resolute". "Bergmann" is a common German surname that translates to "mountain man". The "von" in von Bergmann is a preposition used in German nobility names, indicating a noble lineage.
Biography
Ernst von Bergmann was born on December 20, 1836, in Riga, Latvia. He studied medicine at the University of Dorpat, where he later became a professor of surgery. In 1878, he moved to Berlin, where he served as the director of the surgical clinic at the Charité hospital until his retirement in 1906.
Contributions to Medicine
Von Bergmann is most renowned for his work in developing aseptic surgical techniques. He introduced the use of steam for sterilizing surgical instruments and dressings, a practice that greatly reduced the incidence of post-operative infections. His other significant contributions include the development of a new method for treating brain abscesses and the introduction of neurosurgery as a distinct medical specialty.
Related Terms
- Aseptic surgery: A surgical technique that aims to prevent contamination of the surgical field by harmful microorganisms.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Neurosurgery: A medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ernst von Bergmann
- Wikipedia's article - Ernst von Bergmann
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski