World Anaesthesia Day
October 16 · Level 4 · #1411 of 2238
World Anaesthesia Day recognises the specialists who prevent pain during surgery and keep vital body functions stable. It also draws attention to a serious gap in healthcare: safe anaesthesia is still out of reach for many people.
How it is celebrated: medical teams hold training sessions and professional meetings, while healthcare organisations explain anaesthesia and surgical safety to the public.
The date recalls an 1846 public demonstration of ether anaesthesia in Boston. The person who administered it, William Morton, was a dentist.