Newson A J
Anaesth Intensive Care. 1975 Aug;3(3):204-8. doi: 10.1177/0310057X7500300305.
The administration of New Zealand's first general anaesthetic took place at the Colonial Gaol, Wellington, on the morning of Monday, September 27th, 1847. The agent used was sulphuric ether which was administered by Mr. Marriot, the manufacturer of the Herapath-type inhaler used on this occasion. The operation, a dental extraction, was performed by the Colonial Surgeon, Dr. J. P. Fitzgerald.
1847年9月27日星期一上午，新西兰首例全身麻醉在惠灵顿殖民地监狱实施。使用的麻醉剂是硫酸乙醚，由此次所用的赫拉帕斯型吸入器的制造商马里奥特先生实施给药。此次手术为拔牙，由殖民地外科医生J.P.菲茨杰拉德医生操刀。
