Autobiography of a Persistent Anesthesiologist
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Written both for family and friends as well as anaesthesiologists and anesthesia researchers, Autobiography of a Persistent Anesthesiologist is the fascinating story of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Edmond I. "Ted" Eger II in his own words. Both conversational and educational, this unique volume covers the family history, training, and storied career of a remarkable man and esteemed anaesthesiologist and researcher.
And She Felt No Pain: A Japanese Doctor, His Herbal Invention, and the First General Anesthesia in Recorded History
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Inspired by ancient herbal formulas, Seishu Hanaoka spent twenty years developing his general anesthetic. He was walking a tightrope: not far enough and the patient would wake up in the middle of the operation; too far and the patient would be injured or dead. Hanaoka's vision to integrate traditional Chinese medicine and modern western surgery - seemingly opposite styles - was one of the keys to his success. On the morning of October 13, 1804, the time came to put his invention to the test. A brave woman with breast cancer was willing to take a chance with the surgeon's knife and the mysterious mixture .This fascinating and well-written book tells the story of a Japanese physician, Seishu Hanaoka, who used ancient herbal formulas to create the first successful anesthesia cocktail in Japan. His work was risky and experimental, but offered hope to people who needed surgery in the early part of the nineteenth century. . . . The story, which includes drawings of the herbs used by Hanaoka, is well told in laymen's terms and will appeal to readers who are interested in history, medicine and Japanese culture. Susan Howe, Rehabilitation Counselor
The Palgrave Handbook of the History of Surgery
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This handbook covers the technical, social and cultural history of surgery. It reflects the state of the art and suggests directions for future research. It discusses what is different and specific about the history of surgery - a manual activity with a direct impact on the patient's body. The individual entries in the handbook function as starting points for anyone who wants to obtain up-to-date information about an area in the history of surgery for purposes of research or for general orientation. Written by 26 experts from 6 countries, the chapters discuss the essential topics of the field (such as anaesthesia, wound infection, instruments, specialization), specific domains areas (for example, cancer surgery, transplants, animals, war), but also innovative themes (women, popular culture, nursing, clinical trials) and make connections to other areas of historical research (such as the history of emotions, art, architecture, colonial history).
Blessed Days of Anaesthesia
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