John Hunter

• who was John Hunter 


  born 1728into a farming family near Glasgow

  hunter showed great talent for precise dissection and anatomical research.

  came up with the first idea of ventilator that improved hospitals
• What was Hunter's short term impact 


  refined surgical techniques, promoted careful dissection and higher standard for surgical practise

  work on inflammation was groundbreaking at the time

  established a private surgical school and contributions to the royal College of surgeons helped formalize surgical education
• What was Hunter's long term impact 


  foundations for modern surgery

  integration of anatomical knowledge into surgical practises

  influence on those who follow him i.e Edward Jenner
• How was Hunter limited 


  ethical concerns over dissection

  inadequate knowledge of germ theory