Crawford Long
Crawford Long | |
|---|---|
| Born | Crawford Williamson Long November 1, 1815 Danielsville, Georgia |
| Died | June 16, 1878 (aged 62) Athens, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia University of Pennsylvania |
| Known for | Anesthesia induced by ether |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Signature | |
Crawford Williamson Long (November 1, 1815 – June 16, 1878) was an American surgeon and pharmacist best known for his first use of inhaled sulfuric ether as an anesthetic.