The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
Did you know?
Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
Did you know?
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
Did you know?
Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
Did you know?
Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
Defibrillator. Defibrillators are devices that supply a voltage charge to the heart in the hope of r