John Silas Lundy
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John Silas Lundy was an American
physician
and anesthesiologist
who established the first post-anesthesia recovery room and the first blood bank
in the United States.
United States
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physician
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
and anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist
An anesthesiologist or anaesthetist is a physician trained in anesthesia and peri-operative medicine....
who established the first post-anesthesia recovery room and the first blood bank
Blood bank
A blood bank is a cache or bank of blood or blood components, gathered as a result of blood donation, stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusion. The term "blood bank" typically refers to a division of a hospital laboratory where the storage of blood product occurs and where proper...
in the United States.