World Anaesthesia Day 2024: Date, History, Theme, Significance, and More
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Anaesthesia Day |
| Date | October 16 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Theme | Workforce Well Being |
| Significance | Highlights the essential role of anaesthesia in modern medicine |
| History | Commemorates the first successful public demonstration of diethyl ether in 1846 |
| Key Figure | William Thomas Green Morton |
| First Demonstration | Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (October 16, 1846) |
| Evolution | Development of local, regional, and general anaesthesia |
| Focus in 2024 | Well-being of anaesthesia professionals and their role in cancer treatment |
| Statistic | About 80% of cancer patients require anaesthesia at some stage |