Existing comment:
Ether inhaler
about 1846
developed by William T. G. Morton
As physicians became increasingly knowledgeable about anatomy and surgical procedures in the 1800s, the need for a safe and effective anesthesia became more pressing. In 1846, Dr. William Morton successfully demonstrated that inhaling sulfuric ether would put a patient into a deep sleep. Quickly adopted, the procedure changed the nature of surgery and medical care. |