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Coverage of anaesthetics in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 29 · 00:00 UTCMost recent: May 29 · 00:00 UTC
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  • HEALTHMay 29 · 00:00 UTCNATURE NEWS
    Surgeons in imperial China used anaesthetics — in careful doses

    Surgeons in imperial China used anaesthetics in measured doses, as evidenced by traces of liquid medication on surgical tools like tweezers and scissors. The discovery, published in Nature, indicates historical use of topical anesthetics during procedures.