[Priorities in anaesthesiology]

On the basis of an analysis of published data, the authors draw the attention of medical circles to generally- and little-known facts of using a variety of general and local anesthesia types by Russian doctors. It is pointed out that not the very first application based on a calendar date of using a method but the first contribution made into the medical science and supported by efforts promoting such method should be regarded as genuine priority. Prominent medical figures are listed, i.e. N.I. Pirogov, S.K. Klikovich, N.P. Kravkov, S.P. Fyodorov, V.K. Anrep, I.N. Katsaurov, A.V. Vishnevsky, whose priority in certain anesthesia variations, as the authors believe it, is indisputable.