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[Lumbar epidural anesthesia, 1931-1936: a second debut]
1Departamento de Anestesiología, Hospital de Madrid Montepríncipe, Madrid. cortezcesar@hotmail.com
Revista Espanola De Anestesiologia Y Reanimacion
|April 27, 2005
Summary
Spanish surgeon Fidel Pagés pioneered lumbar epidural anesthesia in 1920. This review explores its global spread and the historical figures involved in advancing this metameric anesthesia technique.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical History
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Fidel Pagés Miravé, a Spanish military surgeon, pioneered lumbar epidural anesthesia in 1920.
- The technique experienced a resurgence and global dissemination between 1931 and 1936 by international surgeons.
Observation:
- The historical spread of lumbar epidural anesthesia is rich with anecdotes and literary contributions from notable personalities.
- Original texts and idiomatic expressions from this era offer unique insights into the technique's early adoption.
Findings:
- This review analyzes the historical literature surrounding lumbar epidural anesthesia, emphasizing chronological comparisons.
- Biographies of key European and Latin American surgeons highlight their roles in popularizing the technique globally, particularly in the USA.
Implications:
- Understanding the historical context and personal narratives enriches the appreciation of lumbar epidural anesthesia's development.
- This historical review provides valuable insights for contemporary anesthesiology and medical history scholarship.