Morton's design of the early ether vaporisers.
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Abstract
The exact design of the ether vaporiser used by William Morton on 16 October 1846 has remained uncertain with many contradictory reports. This article explores the known facts and speculates on the design used on that and subsequent occasions.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesiology