What is the definition of general anesthesia?
Induced loss of consciousness & not arousable, even by painful stimulation.
Describe minimal sedation?
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What was the reversal for soporific sponges?
Vinegar
Why was Diethyl ether used recreational?
Due to whiskey tax
What did Sir Christopher Wren & Robert Boyle invent?
IV access
What did Joseph Priestly discover?
Oxygen & nitrous oxide, & photosynthesis
What did Humphry Davy discover & suggest?
What is Horace Wells known for?
What is Hewitt known for?
Designing first anesthesia machine with nitrous & oxygen
What is Crawford Long known for?
Used ether for a Pt with 2 vascular neck tumors.
What is William Morton known for?
Why was the 1st public ether demonstration lucky?
Poor inhaler fit, no IV access, prolonged emergence.
What is Robinson Squibb known for?
Developed process for pure ether
What are disadvantages with ether?
Has a very slow onset & even slower offset, flammable, odor, high incidence of N/V
What is Sir James Simpson known for?
Defined pain: “actual or potential tissue damage”
What is Dr. John Snow known for?
What is Guthrie known for?
Delayed chloroform hepatotoxicity in children
What is Dr. Koller known for?
Cocaine as an anesthetic for eye surgery.
What is Dr. Halsted known for?
1st regional (mandibular) nerve block using cocaine.
What is Dr. August Bier known for?
Who was the first nurse anesthetist?
Sister Mary Bernard
What is Agatha Hodgins known for?