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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:CrawfordLong.jpg|thumb|CrawfordLong]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Crawford Long&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> Crawford Long was an American physician and pharmacist who is credited with being the first to use [[ether]] as an [[anesthetic]] during surgery. Born on November 1, 1815, in Danielsville, Georgia, Long studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and later practiced in Jefferson, Georgia.<br /> <br /> Long&#039;s groundbreaking use of ether as an anesthetic took place on March 30, 1842, when he administered it to a patient undergoing surgery to remove a tumor. This successful demonstration of ether&#039;s anesthetic properties paved the way for the widespread adoption of anesthesia in surgical procedures.<br /> <br /> Long&#039;s work in the field of anesthesia significantly improved the safety and comfort of surgical procedures, revolutionizing the practice of medicine. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of surgery and anesthesia.<br /> <br /> In recognition of his pioneering work, Crawford Long is considered a key figure in the history of medicine and anesthesia.<br /> <br /> == Legacy ==<br /> Crawford Long&#039;s use of ether as an anesthetic marked a significant milestone in the history of medicine. His innovative approach to pain management during surgery has had a lasting impact on the field of anesthesia.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> [[Category:American physicians]]<br /> [[Category:Medical history]]<br /> {{medicine-stub}}</div>

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