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Thoughts about resuscitation during the time of the ancient Greeks

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Thoughts about resuscitation during the time of the ancient Greeks

Though we might think of resuscitation as being a purely modern phenomenon, there’s evidence that some of the concepts of resuscitation have been known for more than 1,000 years. Were some of the concepts of resuscitation known as early as during the time of Greek mythology, however? Dr. Ilias I. Siempos, Department of Medicine, Division […]

Dr. Freeman Allen: an anesthesiology pioneer

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Dr. Freeman Allen: an anesthesiology pioneer

Although Morton demonstrated the anesthetizing properties of ether in 1846, it was not until late 19th century that a few physicians began devoting their careers exclusively to administering anesthesia to patients, educating others about its use, and studying ways to administer it in a more safe and effective manner. One such physician was Dr. Freeman […]