William S. Halsted Biography

William S. Halsted biography

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NAME: William S. Halsted
OCCUPATION: Doctor, Surgeon, Scientist
BIRTH DATE: September 23, 1852
DEATH DATE: September 07, 1922
EDUCATION: College of Physicians and Surgeons
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York
PLACE OF DEATH: Baltimore, Maryland
Full Name: William Stewart Halsted

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William S. Halsted was a pioneer of scientific surgery who opened a surgical school at Johns Hopkins University.

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In 1885, William S. Halsted developed conduction anesthesia by injecting his own nerve trunks with cocaine, a substance to which he subsequently became addicted (though later cured). At Johns Hopkins University he established the first surgical school in the U.S. and introduced the use of thin rubber gloves in surgery (1890). He also originated the practice of hospital surgical residencies.