The Ether Dome
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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The Pioneering Moment of Surgical Anesthesia
This chapter explores the historical significance of the Ether Dome, a landmark site in the evolution of surgery. It recounts the painful pre-anesthesia era and culminates in the transformative event known as Ether Day, which revolutionized surgical practices with the introduction of anesthesia.
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