Despite that set back the use of nitrous oxide and ether as an anaesthetic became extremely popular across America and Europe. Chloroform was discovered in 1831 and was used successfully in 1847. Advancements were made that allowed a patient to remain awake while a specific part of their body was made anaesthetic. Today local anaesthetics are commonly used by dentists and physicians while engaging in minor surgery. Today anaesthesiology is a medical discipline in it s own right.
Specialised equipment is used to put patients into an anaesthetic state.
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