Ogston's Inhaler Ogston's inhaler, metal. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1122">Down Bros Ltd.; 1874-1989; Health care manufacturer</a> c. 1890s-1920s 2003/27.4 Flowmeter Flowmeter once part of an anaesthesia apparatus. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1125">British </a><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1125">Oxygen Company Ltd.; 1906-; Heathcare manufacturer</a> c. 1940s 2003/29.1 Lucy Baldwin Gas-Oxygen Analgesia Apparatus Lucy Baldwin- Countess Baldwin of Bewdley, wife of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and maternity health activist. This gas-oxygen analgesia apparatus would have been administered to women in labour as a source of pain relief. It is named after Lucy Baldwin in honour of her efforts to advance the practice of midwifery and the care of expecting mothers. She campaigned for equal care for all mothers during labour, setting up a fund in order that women of all financial backgrounds could access anaesthesia when needed. <div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/336498c4a6e243b297b7164b0ebde116/embed?autospin=0.2" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/336498c4a6e243b297b7164b0ebde116?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Lucy Baldwin Gas-Oxygen Analgesia Apparatus</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> </div> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1125">British Oxygen Company Ltd.; 1906-; Heathcare manufacturer</a> c. 1950s 2003/74 Portable Anaesthesia Apparatus An O2/nitrous oxide apparatus with all appropriate controls and pressure gauges in good order. The gauges are circular, 5cm in diameter, and marked O2 and N2O respectively. Both instruments read from 0 to 2500 lb/sq. in. Cased in grey painted metal, with a black plastic carrying handle, and with metal clamps, etc. for retaining the Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide gas bottles at the rear of the casing. The whole machine has been modified at some time in the past by bolting the base to a heavy wooden cradle which elevates the apparatus by 7cm <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1125">British Oxygen Company Ltd.; 1906-; Heathcare manufacturer</a> c. 1955-1960 2010/1.1 Bobbin Flowmeter Bobbin Flowmeter, most likely part of an anaesthesia apparatus. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1149">Coxeter Ltd.; 1836-1939; Surgical instrument maker</a> c. 1930s 2003/29.7 Pethidine Hydrochloride Ampoules Box containing 5 ampules of Pethidine Hydrochloride analgesic, manufactured by Roche <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1178">Roche Ltd.; 1896-; Pharmaceutical manufacturer</a> c. 1900s 2018/9.1 Child Schimmelbusch Inhaler Schimmelbusch inhaler, for a child. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1189">Holborn Surgical Instrument Co. Ltd.; c.1870-c.1955; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1930s 1997/7.3 Adult Schimmelbusch Inhaler Schimmelbusch inhaler, for an adult. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1189">Holborn Surgical Instrument Co. Ltd.; c.1870-c.1955; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1930s 1997/7.4 Portrait of Sir Donald Campbell, President 1992-1994 Bust-length in a grey suit wearing the President's badge of office. Campbell graduated in medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1952 and travelled to Canada to start his training in anaesthesia. He returned to Glasgow in 1956 and gained more training in anaesthesia at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital. He became Lecturer in Anaesthesia at the University of Glasgow in 1960, eventually being appointed to Chair of Anaesthesia in 1976. He went on to become the Dean of the Medical School in Glasgow in 1987. Campbell was the first anaesthetist to become President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He was awarded the C.B.E. in 1987 and he received his Knighthood in 1994. Campbell was President of the College from 1992 to 1994. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1204">Healy; Matthew; Artist</a> 20th century © the copyright holder 116 Trilene Inhaler Trilene (trichloroethylene) anaesthetic inhaler for hand-held, self-administered pain relief in midwifery and obstetrics. Includes instruction leaflet, rubber face mask and key for adjusting output. This was the first vaporiser manufcatured by Cyprane after it was established in 1947. Stored in a brown leather case. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1216">Cyprane Ltd.; 1947-2010; Anaesthetic device manufacturer</a> c. mid-1900s 2018/17.3 Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Equipment Nitrous oxide-oxygen equipment, metal and rubber, c 1910. Pictured here is a nitrous oxide/oxygen apparatus most likely used for the administration of anaesthesia/analgesia. It was manufactured by McKesson Equipment Co. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1222">McKesson; 1833-; Pharmaceutical manufacturer</a> c. 1910 2003/68 Schimmelbusch's Collapsible Mask Schimmelbusch's collapsible mask (adult size). Chrome/nickel plated. This mask would have been used to administer anaesthesia to a patient. A gauze would be placed within the mask and held down by the grid. The gauze would then be doused in anaesthetic and inhaled by the patient. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1249">Schimmelbusch; Dr; Curt Theodor (1860-1895); Physician and pathologist</a> c. 1890-1940 2007/1.10 Anaesthetia Facemask A photograph of a facemask made of malleable rubber, with an inflatable pad. The size of this one is small, for paediatric use. ANTISTATIC c.1935-1970 2010/1/14 Bottle of Sulphuric Ether Sulphuric ether, or diethyl ether, was a popular choice for the administration of general anaesthesia. The first demonstration of the anaesthetic properties of sulphuric ether occurred in 1846 by William T.G. Morton, an American dentist. Before this time, inhaling chloroform was the common mode of relieving pain during an operation, however the dosage had to be just right so as not to kill the patient. Apothecaries Hall, Edinburgh c. Unknown Aspiject Plastic case containing an 'Aspiject' syringe used for infiltration and block analgesia. Astra Pharmaceuticals Ltd. c. 20th century HD/1204 Lumbar Puncture Needle Pictured here is a lumbar puncture needle, held in a metal box. It was used to perform the lumbar puncture procedure, which involves inserting a needle between the bones of the lower spine to take a sample of cerebrospinal fluid, fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The first lumbar punctures were performed by Heinrich Iranäus Quincke (1842-1922) in the late 19th Century. This procedure can help to diagnose infections such as meningitis. It is also sometimes used to inject anaesthetic medication. B. Braun Melsungen AG Unknown 1999/2.12 Advert for Carrick's patent pneukoinon Advertisement for Carrick's patent pneukoinon: or universal inhaler and respirator. British Sanitary Company, 43 West Regent Street, Glasgow. Found inside a library book. British Sanitary Company c.1900 RCPSG/1/20/14/33 Page's Inhaler Page's Inhaler, with the inscription 'DOWN BROS.' Down Bros Ltd c. 1930s 2003/27.5 Novoconephrin Anaesthetic Solution 1.5 % Novoconephrine anaesthetic with adrenalin (3 x 2cc ampules) used for injections. Dr Thile & Co, Mainz. c. 1920 HD/80 Junker's Chloroform Inhaler Junker's chloroform inhaler, in leatherette-covered box, c 1930s. Pictured here is an example of Junker's Chloroform Inhaler. Chloroform was introduced as a form of general anaesthesia by Sir James Young Simpson of Edinburgh during the 1840s and continued to be used until around the 1930s. Chloroform would be placed in the glass vial and inhaled by the patient via the face mask, putting them under sedation for an operation. F.E. Junker c. 1840-1910 2003/5 Lint Box of finest lint, used for the administration of ether anaesthesia until the 1950s. Ether was dropped onto lint over an open mask. Glasgow Apothecary Hall c. 1950s HD/1234 Mouth Pack Flexible rubber mouth pack with gauze and instruction leaflet, used in general anaesthesia. Hill Bros. (Hull) Ltd. c. 1930 2005/8.870 Chloroform Vaporiser Chloroform Vaporiser, once part of an anaesthesia apparatus. M.I.E. Ltd. c. 1940s 2003/29.6 Mouth Props Mouth props: 2 small and 1 large used in the process of administering general anaesthesia. McKesson; 1833-; Pharmaceutical manufacturer c. 1920 2005/8.865 Allonal Tablets Two physician samples of Allonal tablets, used to treat difficult patients (1 complete and 1 incomplete). Roche Ltd c. 1800s-1900s HD/1109 Veramon Tablets Box containing various sized packets of Veramon tablets and an information booklet. Described as a safe, efficient and non-toxic analgesic (pain relief) for oral administration. Schering AG 1800-1900s HD/1112 Chloroform Bottle Large empty chloroform bottle with label from T&H Smith, Glasgow T&H Smith c. 20th century 2018/9.7 Automatic Trichloroethylene Analgesia Apparatus Automatic trichloroethylene analgesia apparatus, in metal case, c 1949. This apparatus is held within a metal container and has detachable tubing for a facemask. It was manufactured by Teddington MIE Ltd. Teddington MIE Ltd. c. 1949 2003/79 Bottle of Laudanum Pictured here is a glass bottle that once contained a solution of Laudanum. Laudanum contains about 1% of morphine and was a remedy for menstrual cramps during the time of the Victorians. Although a pain reliever, this substance is incredibly addictive! The Medical Hall, Edinburgh c. Unknown Amyl Nitrate Tin containing glass 2 capsules of amyl nitrate, encased in silk and cotton wool. Label includes instructions on how to break the glass and inhale. W. Martindale c. unknown HD/1232 Water's Cannister Water's Cannister Carbon Dioxide Absorber for anaesthesia. c. 1920s 2003/29.8 Anaesthetic Apparatus Anaesthetic apparatus with a regulating stopper containing a graduated, 4 ounce, oval glass bottle. c. 1930s 2005/11.3 Portrait of James Young Simpson 584 Ethyl Chloride Hedley's ethyl chloride bottle in cardboard box. c. 1930s-1950s 2003/152 Sparklet Carbon Dioxide Bulbs Cardboard box containing 6 metal bulbs filled with carbon dioxide. c. 1900s Uncataloged Wilcox-Jewett Obtunder Wooden box containing a metal obtunder with angled nozzle, complete with spanner. Used for the anaesthesia of dentine and bone. c. 1900 2005/8.848 Mouth Opener Nickel plated mouth opener (Boxed and unused). Used in the administration of general anaesthesia. c. 1900 2005/8.868 Trilene Inhaler Metal container with nostril adaptor. Contains cotton wool for liquid trilene, used for anaesthesia purposes. c. 1900 HD/852 Oral Net Spoon Oral net spoon used in general anaesthesia. c. 1900 HD/869 Mouth Gag Mouth gag for anaesthetics – ratchet closure with thumb release; rubber missing from one of the blades. c. 20th century 2016/3.20 Gray's Anaesthetic Syringe Gray's anaesthetic syringe, with two sets of five needles, in metal case. Metal syringe with straight and curved adaptors for Schimmel's needles. c. 1930s-1950s 1999/2.3 Hedley's Ethyl Chloride Bottle Hedley's ethyl chloride bottle, in cardboard box. c. 1930s-1950s 2003/152 Ethyl Chloride Bottle Ethyl chloride bottle, in cardboard box. Used as a local anaesthesia by spraying onto the skin surface until a frost was obtained. Used for quick induction of anaesthesia in children by spraying onto an open mask until c 1950. c. 1985 1998/1.2 Laryngeal Syringe Laryngeal syringe for anaesthetising the larynx. c. 1930s-1950s 1997/7.8 Clover's ether inhaler, Hewitt's modification Clover's ether inhaler, Hewitt's modification. c. 1901 2003/27.25 Laryngeal Spray A laryngeal spray in a black, leather-covered case with yellow lining. This spray was used for topical analgesia of the larynx, also known as the voice box. Topical analgesia is a procedure which involves applying medication to an affected area to relieve pain. 2003/138 Skinner's Inhaler c. 1862 2003/27.3 Buxton's Inhaler c. 1890s - c. 1900s 2003/27.1 Schimmelbusch Inhaler Schimmelbusch mask, used to administer anaesthetic to a patient. Designed to prevent gauze, which had been doused in anaesthetic, from irritating the patient's skin. The Schimmelbusch mask's rim is trough-shaped to collect excess anaesthetic. 2003/264 Drop bottle A photograph of an anaesthetic drop bottle with a regulating stopper. c. 1930 2005/11/3