Jess Weiss

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Jess B. Weiss
Born1917
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)
anesthesiologist
and doctor

Jess B. Weiss (Born 1917

anesthesiologist
and medical doctor.

Weiss was best known for redesigning the shape of the

epidural
needle by adding a T-shaped set of wings. This allowed anesthesiologists and physicians to more easily guide the needle into the spine of the patient.

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References

  1. ^ "Obituary Jess B. Weiss, M.D., 1917-2007". Anesthesia History Association. Retrieved 11 July 2019.