Why don't they use ether anymore? A look into its medical abandonment
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On October 16, 1846, William T.G. Morton's public demonstration of ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital enabled the first painless surgery, marking a monumental shift in medicine. So, why don't they use ether anymore? The medical field's dramatic shift away from this historic anesthetic is due to its serious inherent risks and the development of far safer, more efficient alternatives.
