title: Anaesthesia.
abstract: A fascinating article on the subject of anaesthesia appeared in the BJN on the 21st January 1911. It covered its definition, some remarkable stages and effects on the patient, the anaesthetist's requirements and the preparation and care of the patient. Although anaesthetics have been in use for thousands of years it makes you feel glad that today's approach has now become so much easier and evidence based.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Castledine
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000266:history*; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000266:history*; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics