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The Discoveries of Nitrous Oxide and Its Impact on Medicine
02:06 - 06:47 (04:40)
This episode explores the fascinating history of nitrous oxide, including Horace Wells' contribution to medicine by demonstrating its use in tooth extractions and surgeries.
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This podcast episode covers the history, medical applications, and recreational use dangers of nitrous oxide, also known as N2O, whippets, and jazz juice.
02:06 - 02:44 (00:37)
Summary
This podcast episode covers the history, medical applications, and recreational use dangers of nitrous oxide, also known as N2O, whippets, and jazz juice.
ChapterThe Discoveries of Nitrous Oxide and Its Impact on Medicine
EpisodeSelects: How Nitrous Oxide Works
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The podcast discusses Quentin Tarantino's love for writing lengthy scripts and various easter eggs found in his movies, including the appearance of red apple cigarettes.
02:44 - 03:26 (00:42)
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The podcast discusses Quentin Tarantino's love for writing lengthy scripts and various easter eggs found in his movies, including the appearance of red apple cigarettes.
ChapterThe Discoveries of Nitrous Oxide and Its Impact on Medicine
EpisodeSelects: How Nitrous Oxide Works
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Dr. Horace Wells, a dentist from Hartford, Connecticut in the 1830s, is the center of a sad saga for his role in the history of anesthesia.
03:26 - 04:09 (00:42)
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Dr. Horace Wells, a dentist from Hartford, Connecticut in the 1830s, is the center of a sad saga for his role in the history of anesthesia.
ChapterThe Discoveries of Nitrous Oxide and Its Impact on Medicine
EpisodeSelects: How Nitrous Oxide Works
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In the 1830s, dentist Horace Wells recognized the amount of pain inflicted on his patients and went to a traveling exhibition in the 1840s, where he was inspired to experiment with anesthesia.
04:09 - 05:01 (00:51)
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In the 1830s, dentist Horace Wells recognized the amount of pain inflicted on his patients and went to a traveling exhibition in the 1840s, where he was inspired to experiment with anesthesia.
ChapterThe Discoveries of Nitrous Oxide and Its Impact on Medicine
EpisodeSelects: How Nitrous Oxide Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Wells, a medical school student in the late 1800s, discovered the potential of nitrous oxide for creating pain-free dentistry.
05:01 - 06:47 (01:46)
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Wells, a medical school student in the late 1800s, discovered the potential of nitrous oxide for creating pain-free dentistry.