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Clarke Administers Ether for Dental Extraction
- When
- January 1842
- Where
- Berkshire Medical College
William E. Clarke administered ether to Miss Hobbie for a dental extraction performed by Elijah Pope in January 1842.
While a medical student at Berkshire Medical College, Clarke administered ether to Miss Hobbie. Elijah Pope performed the dental extraction. This event is noted as an early use of inhaled anesthetic for dental surgery.
Sources
- History of general anesthesia Wikipedia
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