First published in 1879, Antiseptic Surgery introduces the principles of antiseptic surgical techniques. The book was influential in the field of surgery and made a significant impact on the reduction of postoperative infection rates. It covers topics such as the use of carbolic acid as a disinfectant, the sterilization of instruments and dressings, and the importance of maintaining a sterile environment during surgery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.