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Was the first to use ether as an anesthetic agent?

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I believe the French were first to utilize Ether as analagesic and anesthetic.

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Who was the first to use erther as an anesthetic agent?

Don't you mean ether? Well, I don't think ether has been used as an anesthetic agent yet.


Why is the use of chloroform is discourage d as anesthetic agent?

There are some side effects. So we don't use it as a anesthetic.


Who was the first person to discover ether?

Ether is a compound which is created by the condensation of alcohols. It was first discovered in 1275, by Raymundus Lullis, and was put into use as a medical anesthetic in 1842 by Crawford Williamson Long. Aether (pronounced like ether) is a non-existing substance, which early physicists believed filled the universe.


What is a flammable liquid used as an anesthetic?

Fluroxene, cyclopropane, divinly ether, ethyl chloride, ethyl ether and ethylene are all flammable liquids used as anesthesia. If a one-word answer is necessary here, then ether might be the one to use.


What do you use ether for?

An Ether is sprayed into the air intake to start a stubborn engine. It may also be added to the fuel in race cars for extra power. also, Ether is used as a anesthetic for surgery - they started using Ether to replace chloroform which is very toxic


Where do you get ether anesthetic?

Ether is rarely used as an anesthetic these days due to the potential of side effects and unpleasant post op events. It also cause pre-existing, subclinical respiratory disease to develop into acute severe infection following recovery from anesthesia. In the OR, it's a dangerous substance due to its flammability. If there is a reason you prefer ether as an anesthetic, this is something you should discuss with your surgeon and anesthesiologist ahead of time. Many hospitals have discontinued its use entirely, so that is another consideration.


When was Crawford Williamson Long born?

Crawford Williamson Long, an American doctor and pharmacist, was born November 1, 1815. He was known for his early use of ether as an anesthetic.


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Who represents Georgia in Statuary Hall at the US Capital?

Doctor Crawford Long, pioneer in the use of ether as an anesthetic and Alexander Hamilton Stephens, 50th Governor of Georgia and Vice President of the Confederacy.


What drug was used by modern man as the first anesthetic for surgery?

Anesthetics first got their use with: 1. Natural plants and herbs 2. Alcohol In the B.C.'s there were already anesthetics in use. They would get the subject high or drunk, and then perform the said operation. Mainly, anesthetics were not used until the later 1800's, but if you want to get specific, we could say around the dawn of the Egyptians and the dawn of Native Americans.


What is katamine used for?

Ketamine hydrochloride is a neurodissociative agent that is sometimes used as a preanesthetic agent or as an adjunctive anesthetic agent. It is a controlled drug due to the potential for humans to abuse the drug and some veterinary clinics do not use ketamine because of this.


Anesthetic during pregnancy?

if you use anesthetic with delivery the baby may be alittle sleepy the first day but that's all they do the first week anyway. personal choice. joymaker rn