Antiseptic techniques: To clean or not to clean?

November 16, 2020

by Andy Wu, Marut Patel, Syed Syeddan

  • Demystifying Medicine
The video will highlight the history of these techniques, the pivotal scientists involved, how it is currently performed in medical institutions and the relevance of these techniques in our lives today.
Antiseptic techniques To clean or not to clean

Description/Summary: Interestingly, antiseptic techniques have an entertaining history. Therefore, this video aims to give an overview of what the antiseptic technique is and its development. The video will highlight the history of these techniques, the pivotal scientists involved, how it is currently performed in medical institutions and the relevance of these techniques in our lives today. The antiseptic technique is very important in a hospital setting and thus, education is required to inform people regarding the cleanliness procedures involved.

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