[From the history of wound care]

Wound care in ancient times was based on many techniques: Bandages soaked with antibiotics, Sutures continuous or in separate stitches, apply of poultices around the wounds, honey and propolis as antibiotics in the treatment of wounds, surgical drainage of pus with a piece of tin pipe etc. The oldest wound clamp is shown with the jaws of ants holding together the edges of a wound. Finally are discussed the cauterization and the principles of Antisepsis and Asepsis.