
Exploring Mysteries of Anesthesia in ‘Counting Backwards’
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A new book delves into the history of the common—yet still mysterious—world of anesthesia.
Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo book “Counting Backwards: A Doctor’s Notes on Anesthesia” delves into the field’s history, the relationship between patients and their doctors, and the ongoing mystery surrounding much of how anesthesia actually works. He joins us in conversation.
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Exploring Mysteries of Anesthesia in ‘Counting Backwards’
Clip: 11/14/2017 | 10m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo book “Counting Backwards: A Doctor’s Notes on Anesthesia” delves into the field’s history, the relationship between patients and their doctors, and the ongoing mystery surrounding much of how anesthesia actually works. He joins us in conversation.
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