This chapter explores the fierce competition and controversies surrounding the discovery of anesthesia, focusing on Horace Wells, William Morton, and Charles Jackson as they vie for recognition. It delves into their motivations, ethical considerations, and the lasting impact of the gas war on medical advancements and societal acceptance.
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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