Exploring the historical evolution of inhalation anesthesia, from the early experimentation with nitrous oxide and ether to the quest for pain relief in 19th century surgical procedures. Meet Horace Wells, a pioneering dentist motivated by the desire to alleviate the suffering of his patients and revolutionize dental practices through innovation and compassion.
This 2012 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina covers dentist Horace Wells. At an exhibition in 1844 he became certain that nitrous oxide could revolutionize medicine. He tried to demonstrate his findings, but things didn't go as planned.
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