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Anesthesia and the development of surgery (1846-1896)
Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology
|October 1, 1979
Summary
Anesthesia introduction in 1846 was crucial for surgical advancement, but significant progress required nearly 50 years alongside infection control and scientific development.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Surgical Innovation
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Surgery before 1846 primarily focused on superficial and extremity procedures.
- The introduction of anesthesia marked a pivotal moment in medical history.
- The study examines the impact of anesthesia on surgical development.