One hundred and ninety years since discovery of chloroform - history of inhalational anaesthetics. Part 1

Abstract

The article presents discovery of chloroform and anaesthetic drugs that preceded its use or followed it as well as notable names connected with this history. Part one deals with the three oldest agents: ether, nitrous oxide and chloroform.

Keywords

• history
• inhalational anaesthetics
• nitrous oxide
• ether
• chloroform
• ethen
• cyclopropane
• halogenated hydrocarbons
• discovery, abuse