Blessed Days of Anaesthesia: How anaesthetics changed the world PDF

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Direct download links available PRETITLE Blessed Days of Anaesthesia: How anaesthetics changed the world POSTTITLE from mediafire, rapishare, and mirror link Among all the great discoveries and inventions of the nineteenth century, few offer us a more fascinating insight into Victorian society than the discovery of anaesthesia. Now considered to be one of the greatest inventions for humanity since the printing press, anaesthesia offered pain-free operations, childbirth with reduced suffering, and instant access to the world beyond consciousness. And yet, upon its introduction, Victorian medics, moralists, clergymen, and scientists, were
plunged into turmoil.

This vivid and engaging account of the early days of anaesthesia unravels some key moments in medical history: from Humphry Davy's early experiments with nitrous oxide and the dramas that drove the discovery of ether anaesthesia in America, to the outrage provoked by Queen Victoria's use of chloroform during the birth of Prince Leopold. And there are grisly ones too: frequent deaths, and even notorious murders.

Interweaved throughout the story, a fascinating social change is revealed. For anaesthesia caused the Victorians to rethink concepts of pain, sexuality, and the links between mind and body. From this turmoil, a profound change in attitudes began to be realised, as the view that physical suffering could, and should, be prevented permeated through society, most tellingly at first in prisons and schools where pain was used as a method of social control. In this way, the discovery of anaesthesia
left not only a medical and scientific legacy that changed the world, but a compassionate one too.Direct download links available for PRETITLE Blessed Days of Anaesthesia: How anaesthetics changed the world [Kindle Edition] POSTTITLE

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• File Size: 905 KB
• Print Length: 241 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 019280586X
• Publisher: OUP Oxford; 1 edition (August 28, 2008)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00A39448M
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• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,305 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Blessed Days of Anaesthesia: How anaesthetics changed the world PDF

This is an excellent book, and well deserving of five stars. Researched in great detail and written in a colorful, expressive manner, this book brings the history of anaesthesia to life in a way that will keep you turning the pages.

I believe this book was written by a descendent of John Snow, which makes it even more special and immediate. I was amazed to learn about the intriguing and sometimes bizarre history of something we all take for granted -- anaesthesia.

I hope the author writes more medical history books, as this was a real winner. Well worth the $$!

By Marifrances

This was another book suggested to me by my physician friend for a young person who wants to be an anesthesiologist! She loves the book! Another good read for a budding physician!

By Anita J. Jacobson