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“We Have to Cut it Out Awake” #surgery.

Before the advent of anesthetics, surgery was a harrowing experience for patients. Here’s a detailed description of how operations were conducted in those times and the extreme challenges faced by both patients and surgeons:

Surgery Before Anesthetic
Pain and Consciousness:

Extreme Pain: Without anesthetics, patients experienced the full intensity of surgical pain. Surgeons relied on speed and efficiency to minimize the duration of suffering, often leading to less precise procedures.
Passing Out: The intense pain would cause many patients to lose consciousness multiple times during an operation. This temporary unconsciousness provided brief relief, but patients would often regain consciousness, only to be subjected to more pain.
Preparation for Surgery:

Physical Restraint: Patients were typically restrained to prevent them from moving during surgery. Strong assistants or straps were used to hold them down, as involuntary movements could complicate the procedure.
Mental Preparation: Patients had to be mentally prepared for the ordeal. Some might be given alcohol or opium to dull their senses, though these were not effective in eliminating pain

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