Events
Joseph Priestly discovers Nitrous OxideHumphry Davy notes the possibility of nitrous oxide as an analgesia.Horace Wells fails his demonstration of nitrous oxide for anaesthesiaWilliam Morton successfully demonstrates ether anaesthesia for the first time.First operation in England using ether by Robert ListonJames Young Simpson uses ether for obstetric anaesthesia for the first time.Simpson discovers the anaesthetic properties of chloroform while experimenting with his assistants.John Snow administers chloroform to Queen Victoria
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