Anaesthesia Collection (#2)

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The Absolute Kings Forced to Swallow the Pill of the Constitution, 1848 (litho)
XIR233264 The Absolute Kings Forced to Swallow the Pill of the Constitution, 1848 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Having created the universe, the Earth and all living creatures, including man, God put Adam into a deep sleep and created Eve from Adams rib

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) British chemist, 1800. Inventor of safety lamp for miners. Using electrolysis he discovered a number of elements. Worked on Nitrous oxide (Laughing gas)

Amputation of leg without anaesthetic. Surgeon uses bow-saw to remove leg blow the knee while his assistant holds the foot

James Young Simpson, having experimented on himself with chloroform, found unconcious on the floor by his butler. Simpson (1811-1870) Scottish obstetrician born at Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

Samuel Latham Mitchill (1764-1831), American scientist, physician and politician. In 1795 he described the anaesthetic properties of nitrous oxide (Laughing Gas)

Re-enactment of first anaesthesia, 1850
Re-enactment of first anaesthesia. Group of surgeons and a patient re-enacting the first operation that was carried out under general anaesthesia

Jacksons ether experiment
Charles Thomas Jackson (1805-1880), American physician, geologist and chemist experimenting on himself with ether in 1841

Ketamine drug molecule
Ketamine, molecular model. Drug used in human and veterinary medicine, generally for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia

Dental maxillary nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6835
Dental maxillary nerve regions. Artwork of the teeth of the upper jaw (maxilla), seen from below, colour-coded by the branches of the superior alveolar nerve that supply the maxillary teeth

Hand palmar nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6836
Hand palmar nerve regions. Artwork of the hand, palm side up, colour-coded by the areas supplied by the three nerves that can be blocked at the wrist with injections of local anaesthetic during

Hand dorsal nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6837
Hand dorsal nerve regions. Artwork of the hand, dorsal side up, colour-coded by the areas supplied by the three nerves that can be blocked at the wrist with injections of local anaesthetic during

Foot medial nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6839
Foot medial nerve regions. Artwork of the medial side of the foot, colour-coded by the areas supplied by the five nerves that can be blocked at the ankle with injections of local anaesthetic during

Foot plantar nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6838
Foot plantar nerve regions. Artwork of the sole of the foot, colour-coded by the areas supplied by the five nerves that can be blocked at the ankle with injections of local anaesthetic during

Hannah Greener and Chloroform
In 1848, a year after the Scottish surgeon Sir James Simpson had discovered that chloroform was a safer and more powerful anaesthetic than ether, Hannah Greener

Inhalation Apparatus
This version of a 19th century anaesthetic inhaler consists of a two-part vessel A and B containing a sponge soaked in sulfuric ether or chloroform

Ether dreams
ether, diethyl ether, hallucination, dreams, intoxicant, intoxication, ether frolics, drug, recreational drug, anaesthetic, alcohol, nitrous oxide, laughing gas, anaesthesia, chloroform, c0164228

Humphry Davy and Anaesthesia
Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) experiencing, with members of the Clifton Pneumatic Institute, the euphoric effects of inhaling nitrous oxide to which Davy gave the name laughing gas

First use of anaesthesia in surgery
morton, william morton, anaesthesia, anaesthetic, narcosis, narcotic, analgesia, analgesic, operation, surgeon, john warren, boston, massachusetts, surgical, general, ether, ether sulphurous

Alfred Velpeau (1795-18)
Alfred Velpeau was a French anatomist and surgeon who, though of humble origins, became the leading surgeon in Paris. He was admired

Nikolay Pirogov, Russian surgeon
Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881), Russian surgeon and teacher. Pirogov was a pioneering battlefield surgeon and one of the most famous doctors in Russia

James Simpson, Scottish physician
James Simpson (1811-1870), Scottish physician. Simpson, who later called himself James Young Simpson, was the first person to use anaesthetics on women giving birth

Sir Humphry Davy, English chemist
Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), historical artwork. Davy is best known for his invention of the miners safety lamp, also known as the Davy lamp, for use in coal mines

Discovery of anaesthesia, 19th century. Artwork showing the discovery of anaesthesia

Hua Tuo, Chinese physician, artwork
Hua Tuo, Chinese physician. Historical Chinese engraving depicting Hua Tuo (died circa 208 AD) standing by a tree. Hua Tuo was a famous Chinese physician who lived during the Han Dynasty

Propofol molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the sedative drug, propofol. Atoms are colour-coded (carbon: dark grey, hydrogen: light grey, and oxygen: red)

Humphry Davy, English chemist
Humphry Davy (1778-1829), English chemist. Davy is best known for his invention of the miners safety lamp, also known as the Davy lamp, for use in coal mines

Aissaouas Mutilation
Moslem fanatics at Kairouan, a holy city of Tunisia, seem to feel no pain as they inflict fearful mutilations on their own bodies

Anaesthesia / Accordionist
At Stradella, Italy, Guglielmo Bonfoco refuses anaesthetics during a leg amputation, provided he may play his piano-accordeon

Buddhist Anaesthesia
BUDDHIST NOVICE PRIESTS at Setchuan, China, have burning incense placed on their shaven heads; it leaves deep scars but their training enables them to disregard the pain

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In the 1840s, anaesthesia was a groundbreaking field of research that revolutionized the world of medicine. It all began with Simpson, who dedicated his time to studying anaesthetics and their effects on patients. Meanwhile, Nikolay Pirogov, a Russian surgeon, also delved into this realm and made significant contributions. English chemist Humphry Davy played a crucial role in the development as well. His experiments paved the way for further advancements in this field. The image of an anaesthetic room from med01_01_0380 gives us a glimpse into how these early procedures were conducted. Interestingly, there is evidence that even monks sought ways to achieve pain relief during medical interventions through meditation-induced anesthesia. This historical account highlights humanity's enduring quest for alleviating suffering. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Hartford, Connecticut stands a statue honoring Horace Wells – the discoverer of anaesthesia. This monument represents his pivotal role in bringing about this transformative medical breakthrough. The use of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) as an anaesthetic agent gained popularity during public lectures where audiences experienced its euphoric effects firsthand. George Cruikshank's illustration captures the joyous reactions elicited by this novel method in London back in 1834. Throughout history, individuals accused of witchcraft endured torture without displaying any signs of sensitivity or pain—a testament to human resilience under extreme circumstances. Dr Charles Jackson's discovery regarding ether's remarkable anaesthetic properties marked another milestone in this field. Colored engravings depict his groundbreaking findings and their impact on surgical practices at that time. Morton became known for being the first to apply sulfuric ether for surgical operations at Boston Hospital—an achievement immortalized through engravings capturing this momentous event. Marie Jean Pierre Flourens' work showcased mesmerizing scientific wonders related to anesthesia—his publication Les Merveilles de la Science captivated readers with its insights. The anaesthetic apparatus designed by Raphael Dubois for Dr.