Aussie Inventions That Changed The World (2019)

Episode Overview

A group of four innovative doctors embarked on a daring journey to explore revolutionary medical inventions, putting their careers on the line. Psychiatrist Dr. Joh Cade investigated the psychological impact of Lithium on his bipolar patients, initially assessing its toxicity on himself. In a clandestine effort, Dr. Mark Lidwill pioneered the first pacemaker by conducting experiments on the hearts of recently deceased individuals. Professor Fiona Wood created a groundbreaking technique for rapid recovery in severe burn victims through spray-on skin. Meanwhile, the Ansell family contributed to infection control with their development of disposable medical gloves.