Focuses on the transatlantic story of anaesthesia. Written by two anaesthetists, this book details the origins of anaesthesia, outlines the different techniques... » 

Focuses on the transatlantic story of anaesthesia. Written by two anaesthetists, this book details the origins of anaesthesia, outlines the different techniques of anaesthesia and traces its progress. It also considers the role key figures have played in developing anaesthesia including Queen Victoria, William Morris, La Condamine, and others. «