Charles Bernard Pittinger (1913-1990) biographical file

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0799

Abstract

Biographical file includes articles, obituary, infant nutrition exhibit outline, Pittinger Library of Anesthesiology dedication program, and bibliography.

Dates

  • 1978 - 1990

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Historical or Biographical Note

Charles Pittinger, M.D., emeritus professor of medicine and a leader in the development of safer anesthesiology methods, passed away in 1990 at the age of 77. Pittinger was a former chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and served on the faculty from 1962 until his retirement in 1978. He was renowned for his research and writing in pharmacology and anesthesiology, as well as his development of new methods for delivering anesthesia to pregnant women and those on antibiotics. Pittinger received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1949. his internship and residency were performed at the University of Iowa.

Extent

0 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Pittinger, Charles Bernard (1913-1990)
Author
Processed by EBL Special Collections Staff
Date
2010-09-27
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is inEnglish.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the VUMC Historical Images and Biographies Repository

https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/history-of-medicine/
Contact:
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232

 

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