Bernard Raymond Fink
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Bernard Raymond Fink was a British physician.
Fink was born in London
, brought up in Antwerp, Belgium
, and emigrated to the USA in 1950. He was bestowed ASA Excellence in Research Award in 1987. He was the secretary of the International Association for the Study of Pain and the President of the Anesthesia History Association. He first explained the Fink Effect
in his 1955 paper "Diffusion anoxia".
He went to the University of London
at 16. He served as a medical officer during World War II
in South Africa
. He has two daughters (Jean Moore and Susan Myers), two sisters, one brother and five grandchildren.
Fink was born in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, brought up in Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, and emigrated to the USA in 1950. He was bestowed ASA Excellence in Research Award in 1987. He was the secretary of the International Association for the Study of Pain and the President of the Anesthesia History Association. He first explained the Fink Effect
Fink Effect
The Fink effect, also known as "diffusion anoxia", "diffusion hypoxia",or the "third gas effect",is a factor that influences the Po2 within the alveolus. When soluble gases are breathed in large quantities can be dissolved in body fluids rapidly...
in his 1955 paper "Diffusion anoxia".
He went to the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
at 16. He served as a medical officer during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. He has two daughters (Jean Moore and Susan Myers), two sisters, one brother and five grandchildren.