Scott Med J. 1997 Dec;42(6):185-7.

Sir James Young Simpson Bart. 150 years on.

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Department of Anaesthetics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School Dundee.

Abstract

An outline is given of the discovery of chloroform in 1847 by Professor James Young Simpson. Simpson's career and his wide range of interests and achievements are described.

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Chloroform

Personal Name as Subject

Simpson JY

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