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Charles Burstein, MD: First Director of Anesthesiology at Hospital for Special Surgery

Lauren G Keeney1, Mary J Hargett1, Gregory A Liguori1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.

Journal of Anesthesia History
|September 16, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Charles L. Burstein pioneered anesthesiology at the Hospital for Special Surgery, advancing the field through collaboration and research. His foundational work established a thriving academic orthopedic anesthesia department.

Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Anesthesiology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Charles L. Burstein established the Department of Anesthesiology at the Hospital for Special Surgery in 1937.
  • The hospital was known as the Hospital for the Ruptured and Crippled before its 1940 renaming to The Hospital for Special Surgery.

Discussion:

  • Burstein, influenced by Emery Rovenstine, significantly developed the anesthesiology department.
  • His contributions spanned academic collaborations, educational initiatives, clinical specialization, and research.

Key Insights:

  • He laid the groundwork for a department that excels in clinical and academic orthopedic anesthesia.
  • Burstein's leadership fostered a legacy of excellence in anesthesiology.

Outlook:

  • The Department of Anesthesiology at the Hospital for Special Surgery continues to be a leading center for orthopedic anesthesia.
  • Burstein's early work remains influential in the ongoing success and development of the department.

Keywords:
Charles BursteinHistory of anesthesiaHospital for Special SurgeryNew York Society for the Relief of the Ruptured and CrippledWorld War II anesthesia

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