Walking in the Mountains
Walking in the Mountains Meeting Tom Hornbein John Severinghaus introduced me into the world of research, a world that became my life’s work and passion. However, John was instrumental in…
The Evolution of Pharmacokinetics
The Evolution of Pharmacokinetics Continuing Studies of Uptake To understand the action of anesthetic drugs, I needed to understand the process by which the drugs enter the body and are…
The Evolution of MAC
The Evolution of MAC Toward a Better Definition of MAC As described in Chapter 6, Giles Merkel and I collaborated from 1961 through 19631 to define the anesthetic potency of…
Being John’s Fellow
Being John’s Fellow John Severinghaus As John’s fellow, I quickly learned a few things about him. First, John Severinghaus was creative. He demonstrated that with his elegant simple experiment measuring…
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Indoctrination and Posting in the US Army I spent my first 6 weeks in the Army at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Fort Sam Houston…
Birth and Early Education
Birth and Early Education I was born about ten thousand years ago, And there’s nothin’ in this world I don’t know. I saw Peter, Paul and Moses Play’n ring around…
Internship and Residency
Internship and Residency I Marry Dollie Ross As mentioned in the last chapter, I’m a timid man. If the Queen knights me, I will choose the title Sir Ted the…
Medical School and My Discovery of Anesthesia
Medical School and My Discovery of Anesthesia Making Adobes in Baja California At the University of Illinois, I had attended the Unitarian Church. In my senior year, I applied for…
Selling Shoes and Going to College
Selling Shoes and Going to College Epiphany of a Shoe Salesman I had an epiphany in my junior year in high school. My buddy, Ralph Fertig, suggested that we earn…
