Arthur Ernest Guedel
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Arthur Ernest Guedel was an American anesthesiologist
. He was known for his studies on the uptake and distribution of inhalational anesthetics
, as well for defining the various stages of general anesthesia
.
Anesthesiologist
An anesthesiologist or anaesthetist is a physician trained in anesthesia and peri-operative medicine....
. He was known for his studies on the uptake and distribution of inhalational anesthetics
Inhalational anaesthetic
An inhalational anaesthetic is a chemical compound possessing general anaesthetic properties that can be delivered via inhalation. They are administered by anaesthetists through an anaesthesia mask, laryngeal mask airway or tracheal tube connected to some type of anaesthetic vaporiser and an...
, as well for defining the various stages of general anesthesia
General anaesthesia
General anaesthesia is a state of unconsciousness and loss of protective reflexes resulting from the administration of one or more general anaesthetic agents...
.