Opposition to Anaesthetics
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- Created on: 18-04-14 14:07
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- Opposition to Anaesthetics
- Chloroform
- James Simpson sat with colleagues and inhaled fluid and were soon 'under the table' because of it
- Therefore proven very strong and effective
- Used to help women in childbirth
- Most effective yet however too much meant loss of conciousness and sometimes vomiting and horrible taste
- James Simpson sat with colleagues and inhaled fluid and were soon 'under the table' because of it
- Laughing Gas
- Reduced the sensation of pain
- Discovered by Sir Humphry Davy
- Patients aren't completely unconscious - are still in some pain
- Used in a public demonstration but patient was in agony - killed confidence
- Ether
- Used during a leg amputation
- Irritated the eyes and lungs, causing coughing and sickness
- Easily caught fire
- Vile and clinging smell
- Came in large heavy bottle - hard to carry
- Speed
- It was believed that when the patient cried it was a good thing as it meant they were still alive.
- In the early 1800's there were no effective anaesthetic so patients were usually tied or help down during surgery.
- Surgeons prided themselves in speedy operations - The quicker, the better, less pain for the patient.
- Although speedy operations did cause problems as they may cut off more than needed etc.
- Chloroform
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