First Annual Anesthesia Report First Annual Anesthesia Report

Contributor(s): Mount Holyoke College. Archives and Special Collections. Virginia Apgar Papers [MS 0504] Apgar, Virginia Publication: Produced: [ca. January 1939] Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Anesthesiology Genre(s): Archival Materials Reports Abstract: In 1938 Apgar became director of the new Division of Anesthesia at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital. In early 1939, she was able to give a good report on the division's first year of operation, including the addition of anesthesia residents to the staff, attending 940 surgeries, teaching medical students, and several research projects. In this first report, Apgar was optimistic about achieving the goals of the new division. Copyright: This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use. Extent: 3 pages NLM Unique ID: 101584647X80 (See in Profiles in Science) Profiles in Science ID: CPBBFV Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584647X80 Archival Collection: The Virginia Apgar Papers (Profiles in Science)