The series launch of EM History outlines the history of sedation and follows how Leo Sternbach's penchant for synthetic dyes, tendency to keep a messy lab, and a very fortunate discovery by a janitor all led to the accidental discovery of benzodiazepines.

'EM History’ is a new series by ECREM|talks that looks back at some of wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird stories from the past that shaped the way we practice medicine today.