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The first anesthesia used was ___________(a) polyvinyl chloride(b) trichloro methane(c) chlorofluorocarbon(d) tetra fluorocarbonThe question was posed to me in an interview for internship.Origin of the question is Anaesthesia Pre and Post Care in chapter Anaesthesia of Clinical Science

Answer» RIGHT option is (b) trichloro methane

To elaborate: Trichloro Methane, more popularly known as CHLOROFORM was the first known and widely used ANESTHETIC. It was used to numb the area, or inhaled as GENERAL anesthesia. It was used as a pain reliever and an anesthetic. However, it was found harmful for the kidneys.


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