Abstract
Although anesthesia was available to patients when the doors of The Jews Hospital opened in 1855, "professional anesthetists" were not appointed to the staff until 1902. This article traces the history of the anesthesiology staff and department, and documents their accomplishments over the past century.
MeSH terms
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Anesthesia Department, Hospital / history*
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Anesthesia Department, Hospital / organization & administration
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Anesthesiology / history
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History, 19th Century
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History, 20th Century
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Hospitals, Teaching / history*
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Humans
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New York City
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Surgery Department, Hospital / history*
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Surgery Department, Hospital / organization & administration