Knights, Edwin M.

Development of Anesthesiology. / Edwin M. Knights. - History Magazine, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 10. Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Development of Anesthesiology, April/May 2002; pp. 15+.

"Doctors had few options to help them ease the pain and suffering of their patients; laudanum, tincture of opium, was the most effective. Alcoholic spirits were used frequently--whatever was in the nearest cask or jug." (HISTORY MAGAZINE) This article examines the history of anesthesiology.

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Anesthesia.
Anesthetics.
Chloroform.
Dentistry.
Medicine--History.
Pain--Treatment.
Physicians.
Surgery.

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