This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
Anaesthetic effect of ether was demonstrated by? 
Select and explain. 
A. Morgan, B. Priestly, C. Moon, D. None
C: Moon
Answer: C: Moon 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Moon Ether (Diethyl ether) Moon, a dentist and medical student at Boston, after experimenting on animals, gave a demonstration of ether anaesthesia, in 1846. It is highly volatile liquid, produces irritating vapours which are highly inflammable and explosive cautery should not be used. It is a potent anaesthetic with good analgesic and muscle relaxant propey Ether has maximum muscle relaxant propey among anaesthetics. It is highly soluble in blood-induction is prolonged and unpleasant with marked postoperative nausea and vomiting. BP and respiration are well maintained because of reflex stimulation and high sympathetic tone. o It can cause hyperglycemia- Contraindicated in diabetic. It is very cheap and relatively safe even in inexperienced hands.