Nineteenth Century Anaesthetics

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Study Sources C, G and H and use your own knowledge ‘Anaesthetics were the most significant surgical breakthrough of the period 1845-1918.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Use your own knowledge, Sources C, G and H, and any other sources you find helpful. Anaesthetic were a very important breakthrough in surgery. During the nineteenth century anaesthetics such as ether and chloroform were introduced. This meant that surgery became pain free. This also resulted in fewer patients dying from shock. The introduction of anaesthetics such as chloroform also led to surgeons being able to take more time over operations and work deeper inside the body. New operations could be developed that saved more lives. Source A shows how
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