Pain Flashcards
Why were anaesthetics necessary?
It enabled surgeons to perform operations more carefully as the patient wasn’t struggling.
Who discovered laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide)?
Humphrey Davy (1799)
Who was the first person to use Nitrous Oxide?
Horace Wells, an American Dentist.
What was the problem with Nitrous Oxide?
It didn’t put the patient to sleep and didn’t work on everybody.
What year was Ether discovered? And by who?
Discovered in 1846 and by William Morton
Who was Robert Liston?
Liston was a famous London surgeon, known for carrying out operations very quickly.
Name 3 problems of Ether
1) Made patients vomit. 2) Irritated the lungs so patients coughed whilst unconscious. 3) Was stored in large heavy bottles which made it hard for surgeons to take around with them.
Who discovered Chloroform?
James Simpson
What was invented to regulate Chloroform doses?
An inhaler, created by Jon Snow.
What was Chloroform used for?
Used for women in childbirth.
Who famously used Chloroform to help give birth?
Queen Victoria in 1853.
Why did people oppose anaesthetics?
Because they were heavily religious and believed the pain was gods will.
Who died from a Chloroform overdose?
Hannah Greener
What year was Chloroform discovered?
1847
What were the effects of chloroform?
-Knocked the patient out
What were some drawbacks of Ether?
- Highly Flammable
- Irritated patients throat and lungs, causing them to vomit
Why weren’t anaesthetics trusted?
Because people did not fully understand the side effects.
Why did anaesthetics make operations more dangerous?
Because surgeons left wounds open for longer as patients were knocked out. This then led to more infections.
