Genetics and Anesthesia Genetics and Anesthesia

Contributor(s): Mount Holyoke College. Archives and Special Collections. Virginia Apgar Papers [MS 0504] Apgar, Virginia Publication: Produced: 22 April 1960 Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Genetics Anesthesiology Genre(s): Archival Materials Speeches Abstract: Apgar gave this talk at the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons Alumni Day in 1960. Less than a year into her new position with the National Foundation-March of Dimes, she chose to discuss the application of her new field of study, genetics, to the specialty she had worked in for several decades. The genetic disorders known as "inborn errors of metabolism" were very relevant to anesthesiology: inherited differences in various metabolic enzymes could have a great effect on a patient's response to anesthetics. Tests for enzyme deficiencies, done before an operation, could help avoid anesthesia complications. Copyright: This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use. Extent: 5 pages NLM Unique ID: 101584647X89 (See in Profiles in Science) Profiles in Science ID: CPBBGG Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584647X89 Archival Collection: The Virginia Apgar Papers (Profiles in Science)