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Edited and written by an international ""who's who"" of more than 100 authors, including anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, bench scientists, a surgeon, and representatives of industry, this text provides a comprehensive history of anesthesia, unique in its focus on the people and events that shaped the specialty around the world, particularly during the past 70 years when anesthesia emerged from empiricism and developed into a science-based practice.  

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From the reviews: This book delves into the fascinating discovery, development, and use of various anesthetic agents down through the ages and throughout the world. ... This book would be useful and valuable to librarians, educators, historians, clinicians, and researchers interested in the importance of anesthesia to medical practice, clinical education, and scientific research. ... book is beautifully formatted with colorful textboxes, good quality illustrations, and well-designed charts and tables. Readers interested ... will appreciate the depth and breadth of this work. (Elizabeth Connor, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014) A book waited for by all anesthesiologists, 'The wondrous story of anesthesia', has been published, in which 3 editors have made efforts to clarify and describe the evolution of anesthesia and related fields. ... This is a book to be read by doctors and nurses working in anesthesia-related fields, and is one they are looking forward to. ... This is a 'wondrous' book for people working in anesthesia-related fields. (Koh Shingu, Journal of Anesthesia, March, 2014)

From the reviews: This is a book worth reading by any individual with a background in anesthesia. History of medicine aficionados in particular will truly enjoy this book. It is definitely well written and evident that the editors and authors put a great deal of work into this project. They should be proud of their achievement. Every medical library should have a copy of this book as should every anesthesia department. (Brendan T. Finucane, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthesie, Vol. 61, June, 2014) This book delves into the fascinating discovery, development, and use of various anesthetic agents down through the ages and throughout the world. ... This book would be useful and valuable to librarians, educators, historians, clinicians, and researchers interested in the importance of anesthesia to medical practice, clinical education, and scientific research. ... book is beautifully formatted with colorful textboxes, good quality illustrations, and well-designed charts and tables. Readers interested ... will appreciate the depth and breadth of this work. (Elizabeth Connor, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014) A book waited for by all anesthesiologists, 'The wondrous story of anesthesia', has been published, in which 3 editors have made efforts to clarify and describe the evolution of anesthesia and related fields. ... This is a book to be read by doctors and nurses working in anesthesia-related fields, and is one they are looking forward to. ... This is a 'wondrous' book for people working in anesthesia-related fields. (Koh Shingu, Journal of Anesthesia, March, 2014)

From the reviews: A book waited for by all anesthesiologists, 'The wondrous story of anesthesia', has been published, in which 3 editors have made efforts to clarify and describe the evolution of anesthesia and related fields. ... This is a book to be read by doctors and nurses working in anesthesia-related fields, and is one they are looking forward to. ... This is a 'wondrous' book for people working in anesthesia-related fields. (Koh Shingu, Journal of Anesthesia, March, 2014)

From the reviews: An amazing, absolutely unique tome...The Wondrous Story of Anesthesia does indeed have biblical connotations, even having an 'Old' and a 'New' testament. The former details the history of anaesthesia...from its earliest beginnings, and is written by its three internationally renowned editors...All subspecialties are included...so we have the development of pain management (Carr and Cousins), of neuroanesthesia (Frost), paediatric anesthesia (Gregory), critical care (Takala), and many, many more...an excellent achievement. (J.M. Hunter, British Journal of Anaesthesia, June, 2014) The book will appeal greatly not only to those who have a major interest in how anaesthesia was discovered and evolved, but as a most comprehensive reference work for anyone involved with or researching anaesthesia. Every teaching hospital, university or medical school library would be incomplete without this volume and every trainee should be made aware of its knowledge value. (J.A. Crowhurst, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, July, 2014) Delves into the fascinating discovery, development, and use of various anesthetic agents down through the ages and throughout the world...useful and valuable to librarians, educators, historians, clinicians, and researchers...[The] book is beautifully formatted with colorful textboxes, good quality illustrations, and well-designed charts and tables...The 100 contributors are noted anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, clinicians, researchers, and health practitioners from North America, South America, Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East, Australasia and Oceania, and Asia...Unique in its scope and authority. (Elizabeth Connor, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014) Worth reading by any individual with a background in anesthesia. History of medicine aficionados in particular will truly enjoy this book. It is definitely well written and evident that the editors and authors put a great deal of work into this project. They should be proud of their achievement. Every medical library should have a copy of this book as should every anesthesia department. (Brendan T. Finucane, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthesie, Vol. 61, June, 2014) A book waited for by all anesthesiologists, 'The wondrous story of anesthesia'...describes the evolution of anesthesia...[and] is a 'wondrous' book for people working in anesthesia-related fields. (Koh Shingu, Journal of Anesthesia, March, 2014)

Author Information

Edmond I Eger II, MD  Emeritus Professor, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care              University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA, USA Lawrence J. Saidman, MD Emeritus Professor Departments of Anesthesia Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA Rod Westhorpe, OAM, MB, BS, FRCA, FANZCA Former Honorary Curator, Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists; Melbourne, Australia

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