Where does Crawford Long practice?

Crawford Long is affiliated with Private practice, Jefferson, Georgia in Jefferson, United States.

What is Crawford Long's medical specialty?

Crawford Long specializes in Anesthesiology.

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Crawford Long

Anesthesiology

Jefferson, United States

100 Total Impact

Overview

Crawford Long is a anesthesiology specialist at Private practice, Jefferson, Georgia. Based in United States.

For Patients

Pioneered the Ether anesthesia for surgery, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
Based at Private practice, Jefferson, Georgia in Jefferson, United States

Biography

Crawford Long was an American physician who first used diethyl ether as a surgical anesthetic in 1842, predating the famous public demonstration at Massachusetts General Hospital by four years.

Affiliations & Institutions

Private practice, Jefferson, Georgia

Surgeon

Areas of Expertise

Pioneering Techniques

Ether anesthesia for surgery

Medical Specialties

Anesthesiology

Clinical Knowledge & Procedures

Ether anesthesia General anesthesia Surgical pain management

Legacy Timeline

The life and contributions of Crawford Long

1842

First use of ether anesthesia in surgery

Administered ether to James Venable before removing a neck tumor, the first use of anesthesia in surgery