3054 - Crawford Long: Discover of ether for surgical anesthesia (Flynn Warren)
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Course Description
Instructor: Flynn Warren
Crawford Long was the first to use ether for surgical anesthesia, doing so in March of 1842. Long did not immediately publicize this discovery until after Boston surgeons used ether in 1846. This presentation will cover Dr. Long's career as a physician and pharmacist and explain the battle he had to fight to obtain recognition for his achievements. Aspects of modern anesthesia will also be discussed.
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