Horace Wells: Pioneer of Anesthesia

Horace Wells

Horace Wells (January 21, 1815 – January 24, 1848) was a pioneering American dentist and physician who played a crucial role in the development and early experimentation of anesthesia. His work laid the foundation for the use of anesthesia in medical procedures, revolutionizing the field of surgery and patient care….

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Ketamine

Ketamine

Ketamine is a water-soluble molecule that chemically resembles phencyclidine. It exists as two isomers S(+) and R(-). The S(+) isomer has thr

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Recent Trends in Anesthesia: Innovations In Care

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Recent anesthesia trends shift from opioid-free dogma toward rational multimodal analgesia, with fascial plane blocks now strongly endorsed for major surgery. Workforce restructuring favors hybrid staffing and ASC migration, while sustainability drives desflurane phase-out and circular volatile capture. Tele-anesthesia remains proven yet systemically underutilized.

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From Ether To Present-Day Anesthesia

From Ether To Present-Day Anesthesia: A Journey Through the History of Anesthesia The History of Anesthesia is a riveting narrative of human ingenuity, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of a more humane medical practice. It is a story that transforms surgery from a brutal, last-resort ordeal into a controlled, precise,…

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Unlocking Pain-Free Surgeries: The Power of Anesthesia

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  The history of medical procedures is fraught with tales of excruciating pain and suffering. Patients undergoing surgeries often had to endure unimaginable agony as their bodies were subjected to invasive interventions. However, a revolutionary advancement in medical science has forever altered this narrative – the advent of anesthesia. The…

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