Henry Drysdale Dakin
Henry Drysdale Dakin (Template:IPA-en) was a British-American biochemist known for his work in the field of wound care during World War I. He is most famous for the development of the Dakin's solution, an antiseptic solution used to treat infected wounds.
Etymology
The name "Dakin" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "Dweller by the Day Spring". The term "Dakin's solution" is derived from Henry Dakin's last name, as he was the one who developed this antiseptic solution.
Life and Career
Henry Drysdale Dakin was born in 1880 in Trent, England. He studied at the University of Leeds and later moved to the United States to work at the Rockefeller Institute in New York. During World War I, he collaborated with Alexis Carrel, a French surgeon, to develop an effective method for treating infected wounds, which resulted in the creation of Dakin's solution.
Dakin's Solution
Dakin's solution is a type of antiseptic solution made from sodium hypochlorite and baking soda. It was used extensively during World War I to clean wounds and prevent infection. The solution is still used today in some cases for wound care, particularly in cases of chronic or severe infection.
Related Terms
- Antiseptic
- Biochemistry
- Wound care
- World War I
- Alexis Carrel
- Rockefeller Institute
- University of Leeds
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Henry Drysdale Dakin
- Wikipedia's article - Henry Drysdale Dakin
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