DOCTORS DISAGREE.
A PATIENT’S DEATH. (BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) INVERCARGILL, Sept. 30. An inquiry was held to-day into the death of Llewellyn Neil, an accountant, who expired while under an anaesthetic. The evidence, showed that deceased had been operated on for appendicitis, from which he was convalescent when chest trouble developed, necessitating an operation, under which lie expired. The operation was conducted by Dr. Gibson, who was assisted by a dental surgeon, Mr. Arthur Bath, who administered the anaesthetic, which consisted of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Dr. Ewart, in evidence, favoured chloroform in such cases and the presence of a second medical man.
Dr. Gwen Johnston said he used a similar anaesthetic in similar cases, all successfully.
Mr. Bath stated that lie had frequently administered such an anaesthetic and never previously had had a fatal case.
The coroner (Mr. J. G. L. Hewitt) returned a verdict that death occurred under gn anaesthetic administered in the course of an operation, which was absolutely essential and was skilfully conducted. He added that it would be safe to say that a dentist would be more skilled in administering such an anaesthetic than a doctor, as the former was using it every day.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 1 October 1924, Page 5
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