On The Inhalation Of The Vapor Of Ether In Surgical Operations: Containing A Description Of The Various Stages Of Etherization (1847)

""On The Inhalation Of The Vapor Of Ether In Surgical Operations: Containing A Description Of The Various Stages Of Etherization"" is a book written by John Snow and published in 1847. The book is a detailed account of the use of ether as an anesthetic in surgical operations. Snow, who was a pioneer in the use of anesthesia, provides a thorough description of the various stages of etherization, including the initial excitement, the stage of insensibility, and the stage of recovery. The book also includes a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of ether as an anesthetic, as well as instructions for administering it safely. Snow's work was groundbreaking in the field of surgery and anesthesia, and his book remains an important historical document in the development of modern medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Chief John Snow was born on the Stoney Indian reserve, Alberta. One of the first Stoneys to leave the reserve to acquire a higher education, Snow studied in Arizona and was ordained in the United Church in 1963.