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William Morton
Anesthesiology · Anesthesiology
Boston, United States
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William Morton is a anesthesiology specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Based in Boston.
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- Pioneered the Public demonstration of ether anesthesia, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
- Based at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, United States
Biography
William Morton was an American dentist who gave the first public demonstration of ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1846, known as 'Ether Day,' one of the most important events in medical history.
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The life and contributions of William Morton
1846
Ether Day demonstration
Publicly demonstrated surgical anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital, launching the era of painless surgery