Problem Of Pain Flashcards
1
Q
What were the only types of pain relief in early years and when
A
Pre 1840’s, the only type of pain relief were alcohol, a form or opium, or being knocked out
2
Q
What happened in most operations with horrible pain relief
A
In most surgeries the patient was awake screaming and moving making it hard for the operation to be successful
3
Q
Who was the best surgeon
A
The best surgeon wasn’t the one who cut most skilfully but cut most quickly
4
Q
What seemed to be solving this pain problem
A
The advancement in chemistry seemed to be solving this problem