Claudia Potter
Claudia Potter (1881–1970) was an American anesthesiologist. She was born near Denton, Texas and received her education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Potter is recognized as the first woman anesthesiologist in the United States.
She began her career at the Temple Sanitarium, which later became the Scott & White Memorial Hospital. Here, she introduced gas anesthesia to the state of Texas, marking a significant advancement in the field of anesthesiology.
Potter held the position of president of the Texas Society of Medical Anesthetists in 1947 and 1948. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she was elected an honorary member of both the Texas Medical Association and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Early Life and Education
Claudia Potter was born in 1881 near Denton, Texas. She pursued her medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Career
Potter began her career in anesthesiology at the Temple Sanitarium, which later became the Scott & White Memorial Hospital. She is credited with introducing gas anesthesia to Texas, a significant advancement in the field of anesthesiology.
Recognition
In recognition of her contributions to the field of anesthesiology, Potter served as the president of the Texas Society of Medical Anesthetists in 1947 and 1948. She was also elected an honorary member of both the Texas Medical Association and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Death
Claudia Potter passed away in 1970, leaving behind a significant legacy in the field of anesthesiology.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Claudia Potter
- Wikipedia's article - Claudia Potter
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