Before anaesthesia was introduced in 1846, surgery was difficult. Every year on October 16, World Anaesthesia Day commemorates surgeons who make surgery easier with anaesthesia…
The 16th of October promotes the importance of anaesthesia in health care, every year. Today in 1846, anaesthesia was first utilized. Before anaesthesia, surgery was difficult for both doctor and patient.
Using ether as anaesthesia was successfully demonstrated on October 16, 1846. Thus, several countries call it Ether Day. This day commemorates this medical breakthrough. This year’s subject is “Anaesthesia and Cancer Care”. This theme explains the role of anaesthesia in cancer treatment. The safe use of anaesthesia in cancer treatment is another reason for choosing this theme.
Prior to the use of anaesthesia, how was surgery performed?
Before anaesthesia was found, surgery was avoided because it was excruciating. The patient’s screams during operation created emotional hardship for doctors. Opium and mandrake juice were applied by later surgeons. This minimally alleviated discomfort but was ineffective. Besides this, Dwell juice was administered to put the patient to sleep before operation.
Opium and wine were mixed around 1600 to make a painkiller. These liquids had a short-lived effect, so doctors had to stop the surgery immediately. Ether was initially used as anesthetic in 1846. After this, chloroform reduced surgery pain in 1848. Thus, after many attempts, modern anaesthesia was created, making surgery so easy that patients experience no pain.
Anaesthesia Risks and Side Effects
Low body heat
Trouble urinating
Fatigue
Headache
Symptoms: Sore throat, nausea, vomiting.Conclusion
World Anaesthesia Day, held on October 16, raises awareness of anaesthesia’s critical role in health care and honors anaesthetists who make surgery simpler. First used in 1846, anaesthesia is known as Ether Day in many countries. “Anaesthesia and Cancer Care,” this year’s topic, emphasizes the role of anaesthesia in cancer treatment and promotes safe use. Due to severe discomfort and anxiety, surgery was avoided before anaesthesia. Opium, mandrake, and Dwell juices reduced pain temporarily but rarely last. Ether was used for anesthetic in 1846, then chloroform in 1848. Modern anaesthetic makes surgery more comfortable, but it causes low body temperature, urinary problems, weariness, headaches, sore throats, nausea, and vomiting.
