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October 25, 1910
The Chickasha Daily Express
Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma
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Electric sterilizing ovens, originally for instruments, now treat stubborn wounds and ulcers by penetrating heat up to 500°F without scorching skin, as perspiration protects it.
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Sterilizing Wound in Electric Oven.
Electric sterilizing ovens at first used only for the sterilization of dental and surgical instruments are now used to some extent to sterilize stubborn wounds or ulcers. The heat penetrates the tissues in a way that surface antiseptics cannot, and even though the temperature is run up to 500 degrees F, which is nearly 800 degrees higher than the boiling point of water, the skin is not scorched. As the heat increases in the oven, the skin of the patient protects itself by throwing off a profuse perspiration which prevents scorching.
Electric sterilizing ovens at first used only for the sterilization of dental and surgical instruments are now used to some extent to sterilize stubborn wounds or ulcers. The heat penetrates the tissues in a way that surface antiseptics cannot, and even though the temperature is run up to 500 degrees F, which is nearly 800 degrees higher than the boiling point of water, the skin is not scorched. As the heat increases in the oven, the skin of the patient protects itself by throwing off a profuse perspiration which prevents scorching.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Wound Sterilization
Electric Oven
Heat Therapy
Medical Treatment
Perspiration Protection
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Story Details
Electric sterilizing ovens, initially for dental and surgical instruments, are now used to sterilize stubborn wounds or ulcers. Heat penetrates tissues better than surface antiseptics, reaching 500°F without scorching skin due to profuse perspiration.