Anaesthesia: symbol of humanitarianism

In the 19th century anaesthesia was heralded as a civilising factor of the Western world. In the 21st century, anaesthetics continue to evolve and are the most vivid examplar of medicine's capacity to lessen suffering

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Veröffentlicht in:	BMJ 2007-01, Vol.334 (suppl 1), p.s5-s5
1. Verfasser:	Snow, Stephanie J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Altruism Anesthesia - history Anesthetics, Inhalation - history Chloroform - history Ether - history General Surgery - history History, 18th Century History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans United Kingdom
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Zusammenfassung:	In the 19th century anaesthesia was heralded as a civilising factor of the Western world. In the 21st century, anaesthetics continue to evolve and are the most vivid examplar of medicine's capacity to lessen suffering
ISSN:	0959-8138 1468-5833 1756-1833
DOI:	10.1136/bmj.39034.661377.94