Chloroform Committee
Chloroform Committee
The Chloroform Committee (pronounced: klor-oh-form kuh-mit-ee) is a historical group of medical professionals who were tasked with investigating the safety and efficacy of chloroform as an anesthetic during the 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Chloroform Committee" is derived from the chemical compound chloroform, which was a widely used anesthetic during the 19th century, and the term "committee", which refers to a group of individuals assigned to perform a specific task or function.
History
The Chloroform Committee was established in 1864 by the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London. The committee was tasked with investigating the safety and efficacy of chloroform as an anesthetic. The committee's findings, published in 1866, concluded that chloroform was a safe and effective anesthetic when administered properly.
Related Terms
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes.
- Chloroform: A colorless, heavy, sweet-smelling, nonflammable liquid that is produced on a large scale as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants.
- Medical and Chirurgical Society of London: A professional society of medical practitioners in London, which was a precursor to the Royal Society of Medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chloroform Committee
- Wikipedia's article - Chloroform Committee
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