Phenol Earned a Place in History as an Antiseptic, but Is

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Phenol earned a place in history as an antiseptic, but is commonly used today as an anesthetic.

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Definitions:

Surgical Procedure

A medical intervention involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, often used during surgical procedures or for patients with urinary difficulties.

Surgical Preparation

The series of steps and procedures undertaken before a surgical operation, including cleaning and disinfecting the site, ensuring sterile conditions, and patient education.