The Introduction of the Antiseptic System into India
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ments, nor to protect the wound from the acid which often caused symptoms of poisoning. Septic complications continued to manifest themselves, though to a less extent and in less severe forms. Edward Lawrie, who had recently joined the service after having been indoctrinated by Lister and Syme in the antiseptic system in the Edinburgh Infirmary, was the Resident Surgeon. He triedJ to introduce the system in Calcutta, but appliances were wanting, and skilled assist-
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