Mmastodon LifeTravel first seen 5 d ago, last 5 d ago, peak #4
Surgeon Crawford Long, ether anesthesia pioneer, born in 1815
Original: Crawford Long, born OTD in 1815, was an American surgeon and pharmacist best known for his first use of inhaled sulfuric
Crawford Long, the American surgeon and pharmacist born on this day in 1815, is remembered as the first to use inhaled sulfuric ether as a surgical anesthetic. Discussion of his birthday anniversary also notes that ancient Greeks were reportedly inhaling ethylene at Delphi as early as 1600 BC, linking the history of anesthesia to the site of the Oracle of Delphi.
Why now: It is the anniversary of his birth, prompting history posts about his pioneering use of ether anesthesia.
Evidence
- Crawford Long, born OTD in 1815, was an American surgeon and pharmacist best known for his first use of inhaled sulfuric ether as an anesthetic; the Greeks were inhaling ethylene by 1600 BC https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/greec e/delphi.html?s=mb # travel # Greece # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 3
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4496889