Anesthetics Collection

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

Audience enjoying laughing gas
The audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Illustration by George Cruikshank for John Scoffern " Chemistry No Mystery; or, a Lecturers Bequest", London

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)

Smees Hot Water Aether Inhaler (engraving)
1095694 Smees Hot Water Aether Inhaler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smees Hot Water Aether Inhaler)

Inhalation of Ether, the Graduated-Dose Inhaler (engraving)
1095713 Inhalation of Ether, the Graduated-Dose Inhaler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inhalation of Ether, the Graduated-Dose Inhaler)

The Apparatus for rendering Surgical Operations Painless (engraving)
1095662 The Apparatus for rendering Surgical Operations Painless (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clovers apparatus. From RJ Probyn - Williams " A Practical Guide to the Administration of Anesthetics", London, 1901

2619146; out of copyright

T. S. Wells performing operation
Thomas Spencer Wells (1818 - 1897) British gynecologist who perfected ovariotomy, performing an operation on a patient anaesthetized by chloroform, c1870

Female Mandrake plant. Woodcut from Johannis de Cuba " Ortus Sanitatis", Strasbourg, 1483. A soporific was obtained from the root and its properties were probably known to the Babylonians

Anaesthetist administering chloroform using apparatus devised by Dr Raphael Dubois to meet the requirements of the great French physiologist Paul Bert (1833 - 1886)

Male Mandrake plant. Woodcut from Johannis de Cuba " Ortus Sanitatis", Strasbourg, 1483. A soporific was obtained from the root and its properties were probably known to the Babylonians

Doctor administrating laughing gas
Apparatus for the administration of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) developed in England. From " La Nature", Paris, 1874

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

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

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

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In the 1840s, Simpson delved into the realm of anaesthetics, revolutionizing the world of medicine. His tireless research paved the way for a new era in pain management. As audiences gathered, eagerly awaiting their turn to experience it firsthand, laughter filled the air. The mesmerizing effects of laughing gas captivated them, leaving them in fits of uncontrollable giggles. Marie Jean Pierre Flourens unveiled Les Merveilles de la Science - a masterpiece that shed light on the wonders of anaesthetics. It was an ode to those who dedicated their lives to this groundbreaking field. The Smees Hot Water Aether Inhaler emerged as a symbol of progress and innovation. Its intricate design allowed patients to inhale ether effortlessly, providing relief from excruciating pain. Ether inhalation became more refined with time; engraved illustrations showcased its gradual evolution into a graduated-dose inhaler. This marked another milestone in making surgical procedures less agonizing for patients. Engraved depictions portrayed "The Apparatus for rendering Surgical Operations Painless, " showcasing how medical professionals strived tirelessly to ensure comfort during surgeries. Their dedication knew no bounds. With meticulous precision and care, skilled anaesthetists administered gas and ether to patients before crucial operations commenced. Their expertise brought solace amidst fear and uncertainty. T. S Wells took center stage as he fearlessly performed life-saving operations under anesthesia's protective veil. His unwavering commitment transformed surgery into an art form where pain was merely a distant memory. Amidst these scientific marvels stood two intriguing figures: male and female Mandrake plants - ancient symbols associated with anesthesia since antiquity. They represented nature's contribution towards alleviating human suffering through potent natural substances like chloroform. Anaesthesia had become an indispensable part of medical practice by now; its value immeasurable in relieving agony during complex procedures or childbirth itself.