On chloroform and other anæsthetics: their action and administration

Name: On chloroform and other anæsthetics: their action and administration
Author: John Snow

By John Snow

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A thorough clinical and practical study of chloroform and related anesthetics that reviews their history, chemistry, preparation, physical properties, and common adulterations; characterizes vapour behaviour and physiological effects including degrees of narcotism, pulse and nervous system responses, complications, and reported fatalities; examines patient and situational factors that modify effects; gives experimental data, guidance on dosing, apparatus and techniques for safe administration, management of complications and treatment of suspended animation, and evaluates anesthetic use across many surgical operations; it concludes with a memoir of the author.

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John Snow

John Snow was a pioneering English physician and a key figure in the development of modern epidemiology. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on cholera, particularly his influential writings such as "On the Mode of Communication of Cholera," where he argued for the waterborne transmission of the disease. His meticulous investigation during the 1854 cholera outbreak in London, detailed in "Cholera and the Water Supply in the South Districts of London in 1854," laid the foundation for public health reforms. Additionally, Snow made significant contributions to the field of anesthesiology, as seen in his work "On Chloroform and Other Anæsthetics: Their Action and Administration." His legacy continues to impact public health and medical practices today.