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How has anesthesia impacted medicine?

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Greatest impact: In a formidable way since his discovery in the 1800s, making possible painless and safe Surgery and providing support for the development of new advanced surgical techniques and nowadays providing safe and effective pain control during and after surgery and in the field of invasive and non-invasive control of acute and chronic pain. Besides used in many areas outside the OR and hospitals.

Answered 2/15/2015

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

The ASA: has been compared to the airline industry in research and progress in safety by attorneys

Answered 2/19/2015

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