Surgical techniques:
Pare was known for his exceptional surgical techniques. Instead of burning the amputated limb, which was the practice at the time, Pare would tie off the arteries to stop the bleeding (1). This was a shock for the medical community at first and was not accepted until Pare
proved it was successful.
Pare was very concerned about relieving pain in his patients, and although grueling pain was a part of surgery in that era, Pare felt strongly that a gentle hand during surgery would decrease his patient's suffering. The surgeons before Pare expected that any type of surgery would be excruciatingly painful for the patient. (3) Pare was a man who thought outside the box and knew that decreasing pain in his patients would benefit them and aid in the healing process.
Pare also reintroduced podalic version, which is turning a baby who is not in the ideal position for birth into the proper position, so that the baby comes through the birth canal in a head down position. This technique is still in practice today and prevents the need for a C-section. Before C-sections were in use, the podalic version allowed for a safer delivery of a baby, saving many mothers and babies lives. (4)
"If we are wounded we cannot die; because Pare is amongst us” (5)
(This sentiment was felt widely by the community where Pare lived and worked. It demonstrates the faith people had in this talented man. He was a man whose heroism was embraced by many and whose talents were trusted and well respected.)
Pare was known for his exceptional surgical techniques. Instead of burning the amputated limb, which was the practice at the time, Pare would tie off the arteries to stop the bleeding (1). This was a shock for the medical community at first and was not accepted until Pare
proved it was successful.
Pare was very concerned about relieving pain in his patients, and although grueling pain was a part of surgery in that era, Pare felt strongly that a gentle hand during surgery would decrease his patient's suffering. The surgeons before Pare expected that any type of surgery would be excruciatingly painful for the patient. (3) Pare was a man who thought outside the box and knew that decreasing pain in his patients would benefit them and aid in the healing process.
Pare also reintroduced podalic version, which is turning a baby who is not in the ideal position for birth into the proper position, so that the baby comes through the birth canal in a head down position. This technique is still in practice today and prevents the need for a C-section. Before C-sections were in use, the podalic version allowed for a safer delivery of a baby, saving many mothers and babies lives. (4)
"If we are wounded we cannot die; because Pare is amongst us” (5)
(This sentiment was felt widely by the community where Pare lived and worked. It demonstrates the faith people had in this talented man. He was a man whose heroism was embraced by many and whose talents were trusted and well respected.)
Other important events/achievements:
Pare was not only a talented and skilled surgeon, he also had a creative, brilliant mild. He was the inventor of numerous prosthetic limbs, which bettered people’s lives. These included the prosthetic arm, hand, eye, teeth, and leg (1).
He was also a writer and one of his most famous works was “Method of Treating wounds”, written in 1545. This brought him fame and instant popularity. He then became a prolific writer, publishing books almost every decade. These books did not just describe his procedures, but rather included numerous detailed illustrations of the tools and instruments he used, which was unusual in that day. These illustrations helped to solidify Pare’s work as a writer and surgeon, giving a visual demonstration of surgical techniques, tools, and instruments. (2)
In addition to his surgical achievements, Pare also led the campaign to spread medical information throughout the barber-surgeon community. This information acted as a catalyst to elevate of the status of a surgeon from a low, unprofessional level to a high professional level, which led to enormous improvements in the care of patients who needed surgery. (2)
Pare was not only a talented and skilled surgeon, he also had a creative, brilliant mild. He was the inventor of numerous prosthetic limbs, which bettered people’s lives. These included the prosthetic arm, hand, eye, teeth, and leg (1).
He was also a writer and one of his most famous works was “Method of Treating wounds”, written in 1545. This brought him fame and instant popularity. He then became a prolific writer, publishing books almost every decade. These books did not just describe his procedures, but rather included numerous detailed illustrations of the tools and instruments he used, which was unusual in that day. These illustrations helped to solidify Pare’s work as a writer and surgeon, giving a visual demonstration of surgical techniques, tools, and instruments. (2)
In addition to his surgical achievements, Pare also led the campaign to spread medical information throughout the barber-surgeon community. This information acted as a catalyst to elevate of the status of a surgeon from a low, unprofessional level to a high professional level, which led to enormous improvements in the care of patients who needed surgery. (2)