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Anaesthetics Collection

Anaesthetics have revolutionized the field of medicine, allowing for painless surgeries and procedures that were once unimaginable

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Chloroform / Experiment

Chloroform / Experiment
Hannah Greener, who became the first fatality under chloroform anasethesia during a minor operation to have a toe nail removed

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Horace Wells / Anaesthetic

Horace Wells / Anaesthetic
Horace Wells attempts his first anaesthetised operation in front of a public gallery, but does not administer enough gas & the patient cries out; the crowd jeers him

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s

Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s
Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870), Scottish doctor. This historical artwork shows Simpsons butler walking in on Simpson, who is suffering from the effects of a recent experiment

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position

Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position
527508 Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clover's apparatus. From RJ Probyn-Williams A Practical Guide to the Administration of Anaesthetics, London, 1901

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics
526833 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)

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: An Operator (engraving)

An Operator (engraving)
1094666 An Operator (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Operator)

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897)

Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897)
864371 Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) English surgeon, born at St Albans, Hertfordshire

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Marie Jean Pierre Flourens, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c

Marie Jean Pierre Flourens, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619148 Marie Jean Pierre Flourens, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Jean Pierre Flourens)

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Use of anaesthetics in dentistry, Paris, France 1885

Use of anaesthetics in dentistry, Paris, France 1885
Use of anaesthetics in dentistry, Dental School, Odontotechnical Institute, Paris, France. Date: 1885

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: The Late Sir James Young Simpson, Baronet (engraving)

The Late Sir James Young Simpson, Baronet (engraving)
1057210 The Late Sir James Young Simpson, Baronet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir James Young Simpson, Baronet)

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Portrait of Sir James Young Simpson, M. D. (engraving)

Portrait of Sir James Young Simpson, M. D. (engraving)
664641 Portrait of Sir James Young Simpson, M.D. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir James Young Simpson, M.D)

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Elizabeth Morton

Elizabeth Morton
ELIZABETH MORTON wife of William Thomas Morton, the American discoverer of anaesthetics, in 1845. Date: 1827? - ?

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: William Thomas Morton

William Thomas Morton
WILLIAM THOMAS GREEN American discoverer of anaesthetics. with his autograph Date: 1819 - 1868

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: 2619146; out of copyright

2619146; out of copyright

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) English surgeon, born at St Albans, Hertfordshire

Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) English surgeon, born at St Albans, Hertfordshire. Served as a surgeon in the Royal Navy (1841-1853) before practicising in London

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to

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)

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Cattle farming, bottle of anaesthetic for epidural into recipient cows during embryo transfer

Cattle farming, bottle of anaesthetic for epidural into recipient cows during embryo transfer, England, April

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Cattle farming, filling syringe from bottle of anaesthetic for epidural into recipient cows during embryo transfer

Cattle farming, filling syringe from bottle of anaesthetic for epidural into recipient cows during embryo transfer, England, April

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Dental maxillary nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6835

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

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Hand palmar nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6836

Hand palmar nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6836
Hand palmar nerve regions

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Hand dorsal nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6837

Hand dorsal nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6837
Hand dorsal nerve regions

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Foot medial nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6839

Foot medial nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6839
Foot medial nerve regions

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Foot plantar nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6838

Foot plantar nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6838
Foot plantar nerve regions

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Nikolay Pirogov, Russian surgeon

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

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: James Simpson, Scottish physician

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

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Anaesthetics / Guerard

Anaesthetics / Guerard
Apparatus for local anaesthetics by Guerard - Richardson - and Matheu

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Ether / 1847 / Germany

Ether / 1847 / Germany
German students get high on ether

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Humphry Davy / Experiments

Humphry Davy / Experiments
Humphry Davy, whilst director of the laboratory of the Pneumatic Institution, Clifton, investigates the effects of nitrous oxide (laughing gas)

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Patient under Anaestheti

Patient under Anaestheti
Patient being put under anaesthetic before an operation

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Anaesthetics Morton

Anaesthetics Morton
American dentist William Morton successfully uses sulphuric ether on Dr Warrens patient at Boston hospital

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Anaesthetics / Charriere

Anaesthetics / Charriere
Charrieres anaesthetic apparatus

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Surgery / Chloroform / 1885

Surgery / Chloroform / 1885
A surgical operation in the Murghab valley; the patient is under chloroform

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Simpson / Chloroform / 1847

Simpson / Chloroform / 1847
James Young Simpson experiments with chloroform and is discovered by a colleague

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Chloroform Inhaler / 1885

Chloroform Inhaler / 1885
Diagram of Junkers chloroform inhaler with an explanation of how it works

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Ether / Anaesthetics / 1885

Ether / Anaesthetics / 1885
Using Dr. Ormsbys ether inhaler

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Charles Jackson / Anaesthe

Charles Jackson / Anaesthe
Charles Jackson experiments on himself with sulphuric ether

Background imageAnaesthetics Collection: Paul Bert / Anaesthetics

Paul Bert / Anaesthetics
Dr. Paul Berts method of using compressed nitrous oxide


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Anaesthetics have revolutionized the field of medicine, allowing for painless surgeries and procedures that were once unimaginable. The journey towards discovering these miraculous substances began with Horace Wells, who first experimented with anaesthetic properties in the 1840s. One significant breakthrough came when chloroform was introduced as an anaesthetic. This experiment paved the way for safer and more effective methods of sedation during surgical procedures. Meanwhile, Simpson dedicated his research to exploring different types during the same era. Nikolay Pirogov, a Russian surgeon, also played a crucial role in advancing the use of anaesthetics. His contributions not only improved patient comfort but also led to better surgical outcomes. The use became so widespread that even dentistry embraced their benefits by 1885 in Paris, France. This marked a turning point for dental patients who no longer had to endure excruciating pain during oral procedures. Throughout history, many individuals have been involved in promoting and advocating for the use of anaesthetics. Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897), Marie Jean Pierre Flourens from Les Merveilles de la Science publication, Sir James Young Simpson Baronet - all contributed significantly to this medical breakthrough. However, it is important to note that not everyone readily accepted or embraced the idea of using anaesthetics. Guglielmo Bonfoco's refusal to receive them during his leg amputation at Stradello, Italy serves as a reminder that acceptance took time and varied among individuals. Despite initial resistance or skepticism surrounding their usage, today we owe much gratitude to those like Elizabeth Morton who championed for widespread access and utilization of these life-changing substances.

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