Aussie Inventions That Changed The World - Season 1 - Eps 5: Medical
Four great medicos and mavericks risked their careers testing these ground-breaking medical inventions. Psychiatrist Dr Joh Cade discovered the psychological effects of Lithium on his bipolar patients after first testing its toxicity on himself. Dr Mark Lidwill worked in secrecy on the world's first pacemaker following his experiments on the hearts of recently deceased patients. Professor Fiona Wood developed a process to help severe burns victims recover quickly with spray-on skin, and the Ansells helped fight infection with their disposable medical gloves.
About Aussie Inventions That Changed The World
Title: Aussie Inventions That Changed The World
First Air Date: 2019-06-24
Last Air Date: 2019-08-12
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 8
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: SkinnyDip Pictures, Northern Pictures
Synopsis
The 8 part series reveals a raft of great Australian inventors who turned game-changing ideas into a reality and forever changed how we live.
Cast
Matt Parkinson
Self - Presenter
Anja Coleby
Self - Presenter
Sally Dominguez
Self - Presenter
David Hunt
Self - Presenter
