Some older anaesthetists have heard the name “Pask”, but few know who he was or what
he did. The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland has an award
named after him, for anaesthetic acts over and above the call of duty, but few know
why. The man was a legend in his lifetime and set an example that was to have tremendous
influence on future generations.
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Accepted:
April 20,
2005
Received:
April 20,
2005
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