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Injecting cocaine into your spine for science (August Bier's spinal cocainization)

  • Writer: Rohin
    Rohin
  • Jun 25, 2021
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Christine John
Christine John
Aug 04

August Bier’s spinal cocainization experiment remains one of the most bizarre and daring moments in medical history. In 1898, he injected cocaine directly into the spinal cord on himself to study its anesthetic effects, paving the way for modern spinal anesthesia. While his method was risky and unconventional, it laid the groundwork for safer techniques we use today. Much like a good homework writing service breaks down complex topics, Bier’s bold self-experiment simplified a complicated medical mystery for future generations.

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