The intention
At the beginning of the 19th century, so-called "ether"- and laughing gas parties' very popular. Guests took some ether vapor or laughing gas to get into a happy daze together.
The approach
The doctor in training Long was also present at one of these parties. During the festivities, Long bumped his leg against a table. To his surprise, he felt no pain…
The result
Long was the first to use anesthesia for surgical purposes.
First he tried ether on minor operations. In 1842 he painlessly amputated a patient's toe.
The lessons
Many ideas for new inventions arise at times when people gain new experiences. Remarkably often, these experiences lie outside the domain of the invention.
Author: Muriel de Bont
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