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Matthew Heron
Ether/Or
A podcast about the history of anaesthesia, the gases we use to put people to sleep, and how the safety of patients became central to a modern speciality.
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5.0 stars from 54 ratings
Absolutely fascinating!
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“What a great way to talk us through the history of anaesthesia. Very engaging episodes that make you want to find out more and more about the subject, whether you are in the medical profession or not. Wouldn’t be surprised if Ether/Or turns into a book or a tv show one day.”
Matt Sib via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/31/23
A fascinating and engaging presentation
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“Dr Heron is clearly a master of his topic. The podcast is underpinned by excellent research and includes insight from other expert practitioners in the field. The presentation is engaging, and for people like me who do not have a medical background, it is accessible. I learned a great deal and...”Read full review »
Dr Christian Marc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/20/23
not just historical curiosity
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“Dr Heron presents a fascinating, often overlooked history of something we can take for granted ("just knock me out, doc") - with good production values and a well defined scope. Linking to modern concepts of patient safety means this is not just historical trivia, but an explanation of...”Read full review »
noctiluca via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/21
Recent Episodes
Published 11/20/21
Over sixty years after the discovery of chloroform anaesthesia, doctors would finally get a conclusive answer about its risks. And as we head towards the 200th anniversary of William Morton’s ether demonstration, new problems with the modern inhaled anaesthetics we use are being...
Published 11/20/21
Chloroform could stop patients breathing if you accidentally gave too much, but could it also cause the heart to suddenly stop beating? John Snow thought it did, but doctors in Scotland disagreed. Through the second half of the 19th century, the commissions and committees that investigated...
Published 11/13/21
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