NIKOLAI PIROGOV

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 11/25/1810     Death: 12/5/1881

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov was a Russian scientist, medical doctor, pedagogue, public figure, and corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1847), one of the most widely recognized Russian physicians. Considered to be the founder of field surgery, he was the first surgeon to use anaesthesia in a field operation (1847) and one of the first surgeons in Europe to use ether as an anaesthetic. He is credited with the invention of various kinds of surgical operations and developing his own technique of using plaster casts to treat fractured bones.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Nikolai Pirogov was intellectually unique and groundbreaking for his pioneering contributions to field surgery and the use of anesthesia in operations, which significantly advanced the field of medicine. His innovative techniques, such as the use of plaster casts for treating fractured bones, exemplified his inventive approach to medical practice and solidified his reputation as a leading figure in surgical innovation during his time. Pirogov's multidisciplinary expertise as a scientist, doctor, pedagogue, and public figure further underscored his intellectual versatility and lasting impact on the medical community.

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