Anaesthetic historical hi-res stock photography and images

Men looking at an anaesthetic machine . 1937 . Stock Photo

RM2BW8P8X–Men looking at an anaesthetic machine . 1937 .

London, UK. Commemorative plaque at 24 Gower Street: 'The first anaesthetic given in England was administered in a house on this site 19 December 1846 Stock Photo

RM2DNMP9Y–London, UK. Commemorative plaque at 24 Gower Street: 'The first anaesthetic given in England was administered in a house on this site 19 December 1846

RM2M3JTYK–A anaesthetic apparatus

James Young Simpson (1811–1870), Scottish doctor and pioneer in use of chloroform as anaesthetic Stock Photo

RM2A25C4G–James Young Simpson (1811–1870), Scottish doctor and pioneer in use of chloroform as anaesthetic

build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic Stock Photo

RFJ71B6Y–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

Arm being amputated without anaesthetic. Red Crescent tending Turkish wounded during Russo/Turkish War, 1877. Contemporary chromolithograph. Stock Photo

RMD9669C–Arm being amputated without anaesthetic. Red Crescent tending Turkish wounded during Russo/Turkish War, 1877. Contemporary chromolithograph.

RMA66WGE–Horace Wells Anaesthetic

RMT808HT–Anesthesia, 1846

Vintage illustration of Hyoscyamus niger or henbane,poisonous plant used in antique medicine as anaesthetic potion and for beer flavouring, now cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes Stock Photo

RFJ991T5–Vintage illustration of Hyoscyamus niger or henbane,poisonous plant used in antique medicine as anaesthetic potion and for beer flavouring, now cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes

build detail historical city town stone face rough grain rock concrete plaster Stock Photo

RMJ71A7B–build detail historical city town stone face rough grain rock concrete plaster

The first public demonstration of the use of inhaled ether as a surgical anesthetic in 1846 by an American dentist, William Thomas Green Morton (1819 – 1868). Stock Photo

RMEWFWYK–The first public demonstration of the use of inhaled ether as a surgical anesthetic in 1846 by an American dentist, William Thomas Green Morton (1819 – 1868).

RM2N859G4–Vintage illustration of Hyoscyamus niger or henbane,poisonous plant used in antique medicine as anaesthetic potion and for beer flavouring, now cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes

SIR JAMES YOUNG SIMPSON Scottish physician, first to use ether as an anaesthetic in obstetric practice Date: 1811 - 1870 Stock Photo

RMG3AYX4–SIR JAMES YOUNG SIMPSON Scottish physician, first to use ether as an anaesthetic in obstetric practice Date: 1811 - 1870

rigging of an old hansekogge Stock Photo

RFKP7YE7–rigging of an old hansekogge

Sep. 09, 1961 - The Queen sees Horse Anaesthetised by new method: The Queen sees a horse actually being under anaesthetic after Stock Photo

RME0W5M4–Sep. 09, 1961 - The Queen sees Horse Anaesthetised by new method: The Queen sees a horse actually being under anaesthetic after

RFKPRR6R–Ancient wooden door

Feb. 26, 2012 - Back on her feet after the largest operation in the world. Five year old Frances, an elephant at the Blackpool Tower Circus, is back on her feet again after undergoing a four hour operation for a strangulated hernia. Each day she is restricted to 36 pints of milk, 40 loaves, 48 bananas and 151 lbs. of carrots. The operation was performed single handed by a local veterinary surgeon who had to administer enough anaesthetic for 50 people. Photo Shows: Frances tucks into her light Ã¢â‚¬Ëœinvalid dietÃ Stock Photo

RME12Y1B–Feb. 26, 2012 - Back on her feet after the largest operation in the world. Five year old Frances, an elephant at the Blackpool Tower Circus, is back on her feet again after undergoing a four hour operation for a strangulated hernia. Each day she is restricted to 36 pints of milk, 40 loaves, 48 bananas and 151 lbs. of carrots. The operation was performed single handed by a local veterinary surgeon who had to administer enough anaesthetic for 50 people. Photo Shows: Frances tucks into her light Ã¢â‚¬Ëœinvalid dietÃ

old wall texture for background use Stock Photo

RFKPG1R6–old wall texture for background use

Vintage illustration of Hyoscyamus or henbane,toxic plant used in traditional medicine as anaesthetic and for beer flavouring, now cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes and as henbane oil for medical massage Stock Photo

RFJ992FW–Vintage illustration of Hyoscyamus or henbane,toxic plant used in traditional medicine as anaesthetic and for beer flavouring, now cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes and as henbane oil for medical massage

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Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 – 1870, a Scottish obstetrician and physician Stock Photo

RMPP9XGB–Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 – 1870, a Scottish obstetrician and physician

Old style cobblestone pavement near the Collegiate Church of Sant Feliu in Girona Stock Photo

RFR57WHX–Old style cobblestone pavement near the Collegiate Church of Sant Feliu in Girona

A black and white portrait of Sir James Young Simpson, a Scottish physician and obstetrician, taken by John Moffat. Simpson, known for his discovery of chloroform's anaesthetic properties, is depicted in a formal pose, dressed in a suit. Stock Photo

RM2XEY9FT–A black and white portrait of Sir James Young Simpson, a Scottish physician and obstetrician, taken by John Moffat. Simpson, known for his discovery of chloroform's anaesthetic properties, is depicted in a formal pose, dressed in a suit.

RFJ71A5X–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

Amputation of leg without anaesthetic. Surgeon uses bow-saw to remove leg blow the knee while his assistant holds the foot. In background a man with well-padded fist stands ready to render the patient unconscious. From 'Veldt Boeck van den Chirugia Scheel-Hans' by Hans van Gersdorff (Amsterdam, 1593). llustration 1517. Woodcut. Stock Photo

RMD96497–Amputation of leg without anaesthetic. Surgeon uses bow-saw to remove leg blow the knee while his assistant holds the foot. In background a man with well-padded fist stands ready to render the patient unconscious. From 'Veldt Boeck van den Chirugia Scheel-Hans' by Hans van Gersdorff (Amsterdam, 1593). llustration 1517. Woodcut.

glass ether bottle in medical equipment in Holmes Medical Museum Foley Alabama Stock Photo

RM2AHW85N–glass ether bottle in medical equipment in Holmes Medical Museum Foley Alabama

PCP, an anaesthetic drug, used in an operation and other procedures to temporally stop a patient from feeling pain Stock Photo

RMF7PDD7–PCP, an anaesthetic drug, used in an operation and other procedures to temporally stop a patient from feeling pain

Blood Pressure reading is surest indication of how a patient is faring under surgery and anaesthetic, particularly in a long operation. March 22, 1947. Stock Photo

RM2HX5PF6–Blood Pressure reading is surest indication of how a patient is faring under surgery and anaesthetic, particularly in a long operation. March 22, 1947.

1967 - Back on her feet after the largest operation in the world Five year old Frances, an elephant at the Blackpool Tower Circus, is back on her feet again after undergoing a four hour operation for a strangulated hernia. Each day she is restricted to 36 pints of milk, 40 loaves, 48 bananas and 151 lbs. of carrots. The operation was performed single handed by a local veterinary surgeon who had to administer enough anaesthetic for 50 people. Photo Shows: Frances tucks into her light invalid diet © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMF5FDKE–1967 - Back on her feet after the largest operation in the world Five year old Frances, an elephant at the Blackpool Tower Circus, is back on her feet again after undergoing a four hour operation for a strangulated hernia. Each day she is restricted to 36 pints of milk, 40 loaves, 48 bananas and 151 lbs. of carrots. The operation was performed single handed by a local veterinary surgeon who had to administer enough anaesthetic for 50 people. Photo Shows: Frances tucks into her light invalid diet © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

'I felt like a man who had come back from the grave,' Winch said after the operation. He had taken so many drugs that extra anaesthetic was needed. A surgeon tackles a recent leucotomy operation in Britain. December 3, 1952. Stock Photo

RM2HX5PE7–'I felt like a man who had come back from the grave,' Winch said after the operation. He had taken so many drugs that extra anaesthetic was needed. A surgeon tackles a recent leucotomy operation in Britain. December 3, 1952.

London, UK - February 26th 2019: A blue plaque on Bonham Carter House in Gower Street in London, marking the location where the first Anaesthetic give Stock Photo

RM2A97XJ7–London, UK - February 26th 2019: A blue plaque on Bonham Carter House in Gower Street in London, marking the location where the first Anaesthetic give

Real pain - killer is a spinal anaesthetic. Above, physician-anaesthetic inserts a hollow needle into the spinal canal as the patient lies a on his side, injecting a regional pain deadener. The patient feels noting. March 22, 1947. Stock Photo

RM2HX5PJF–Real pain - killer is a spinal anaesthetic. Above, physician-anaesthetic inserts a hollow needle into the spinal canal as the patient lies a on his side, injecting a regional pain deadener. The patient feels noting. March 22, 1947.

Entitled: 'Anaesthesia.' Show s woman lying on operating table and being attended by two doctors. Anesthesia is a temporary state consisting of unconsciousness, loss of memory, lack of pain, and muscle relaxation enabling the performance of medical interv Stock Photo

RMG16ECG–Entitled: 'Anaesthesia.' Show s woman lying on operating table and being attended by two doctors. Anesthesia is a temporary state consisting of unconsciousness, loss of memory, lack of pain, and muscle relaxation enabling the performance of medical interv

RMD87N1E–James Young Simpson

Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 – 1870. Scottish obstetrician who discovered the anesthetic properties of chloroform and successfully introduced it for general medical use. Stock Photo

RMEWFX0P–Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 – 1870. Scottish obstetrician who discovered the anesthetic properties of chloroform and successfully introduced it for general medical use.

Before and after photographs of cosmetic surgery. Stock Photo

RM2M3JW0B–Before and after photographs of cosmetic surgery.

Anaesthetizing a patient in the late 19th century by dripping chloroform onto a mask placed over the face. From Meyers Lexicon, published 1924. Stock Photo

RMHF9M3F–Anaesthetizing a patient in the late 19th century by dripping chloroform onto a mask placed over the face. From Meyers Lexicon, published 1924.

Use of Ether for Anesthesia. Date/Period: Late spring 1847. Photograph. Daguerreotype (Cased object). Height: 146 mm (5.74 in); Width: 200 mm (7.87 in). Author: Southworth & Hawes. Stock Photo

RMPNDH0E–Use of Ether for Anesthesia. Date/Period: Late spring 1847. Photograph. Daguerreotype (Cased object). Height: 146 mm (5.74 in); Width: 200 mm (7.87 in). Author: Southworth & Hawes.

medicine, anesthesia, 'Service' by Frank Steger, out of: 'Humanitas', issue 12, Berlin, 1981, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB4M55–medicine, anesthesia, 'Service' by Frank Steger, out of: 'Humanitas', issue 12, Berlin, 1981, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMA9X5HB–James Young Simpson Bmj

medicine, anesthesia, '18, 19, 20, 22 pass!', drawing, out of: 'Humanitas', 5th volume, issue 9, Berlin, 1964, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB4M54–medicine, anesthesia, '18, 19, 20, 22 pass!', drawing, out of: 'Humanitas', 5th volume, issue 9, Berlin, 1964, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Standard military first aid kit Stock Photo

RFFE0TTM–Standard military first aid kit

RFJ71A5M–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

Administration of nitrous oxide and ether by means of the wide-bore modification of Clover's ether inhaler and Hewitt's nitrous oxide stopcock Stock Photo

RM2RWGT8M–Administration of nitrous oxide and ether by means of the wide-bore modification of Clover's ether inhaler and Hewitt's nitrous oxide stopcock

Nikolay Pirogov among fellow doctors. Stock Photo

RM2R062EK–Nikolay Pirogov among fellow doctors.

wrappers that were used to hold PCP, an anaesthetic drug, used in an operation and other procedures to temporally stop a patient from feeling pain Stock Photo

RMF7PD71–wrappers that were used to hold PCP, an anaesthetic drug, used in an operation and other procedures to temporally stop a patient from feeling pain

Church review . betterlife. They are hungry and savage andreckless and hopeless in turn. Theyconsume more alcohol than any otherpeople, and even the women smokeand fight and carouse upon the streetsin the most appalling manner. It is a great study—this London—from a social, an historical, and anaesthetic point of view; and he who iscontemplating a trip abroad cannot beurged too strongly to spend everyspare moment in acquiring a thoroughunderstanding of what he is about tosee. The British Museum with its Elginmarbles and Egyptian relics will benothing but a tiresome succession ofcorridors to hi Stock Photo

RM2AJBKRD–Church review . betterlife. They are hungry and savage andreckless and hopeless in turn. Theyconsume more alcohol than any otherpeople, and even the women smokeand fight and carouse upon the streetsin the most appalling manner. It is a great study—this London—from a social, an historical, and anaesthetic point of view; and he who iscontemplating a trip abroad cannot beurged too strongly to spend everyspare moment in acquiring a thoroughunderstanding of what he is about tosee. The British Museum with its Elginmarbles and Egyptian relics will benothing but a tiresome succession ofcorridors to hi

James Young Simpson (1811-1870) Scottish obstetrician. Pioneer of the use of Chloroform as an anaesthetic. From an engraving published London, May 1870. Stock Photo

RMD9617A–James Young Simpson (1811-1870) Scottish obstetrician. Pioneer of the use of Chloroform as an anaesthetic. From an engraving published London, May 1870.

Henbane, stinking nightshade, plant, plants Stock Photo

RMBH3J3C–Henbane, stinking nightshade, plant, plants

RM2A97XKR–London, UK - February 26th 2019: A blue plaque on Bonham Carter House in Gower Street in London, marking the location where the first Anaesthetic give

World War II period. Red Army standard military first aid kit. USSR Stock Photo

RF2G50FCF–World War II period. Red Army standard military first aid kit. USSR

RMHRP63A–Anesthesia, 1846

RFR481TF–Old red brick wall texture

wall style of construction architecture architectural style abstract backdrop Stock Photo

RMJ6W2HH–wall style of construction architecture architectural style abstract backdrop

RFKR4MDC–Old roof structure

RMB16FM1–Oxford inflating bellows

Amputation Chair at George Marshall Medical Museum, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, UK. Person was strapped to chair to have a limb sawn off. Stock Photo

RMPWJDB1–Amputation Chair at George Marshall Medical Museum, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, UK. Person was strapped to chair to have a limb sawn off.

1971 Germoloids ointments for piles relief ad Stock Photo

RM2YPGM87–1971 Germoloids ointments for piles relief ad

RMA314R3–James Young Simpson Bing

A doctor removes an arrowhead from a wounded soldier, Paris, France, 14th century Stock Photo

RM2BE52WE–A doctor removes an arrowhead from a wounded soldier, Paris, France, 14th century

German standard military first aid kit. WW2 Stock Photo

RFFE0TTK–German standard military first aid kit. WW2

RFJ71A5D–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

Antique Ombrédanne's anesthesia mask in wooden box showing anesthetic inhaler with tin container as reservoir, fitted with felt to absorb ether Stock Photo

RM2RWGTD0–Antique Ombrédanne's anesthesia mask in wooden box showing anesthetic inhaler with tin container as reservoir, fitted with felt to absorb ether

Diseases of the dog and Diseases of the dog and their treatment diseasesofdogthe01ml Year: 1897 Fig. 77. Manner of tying the mouth. in the form of a clyster. We inject the following solution in the rectum of a medium-sized dog, fifteen minutes before the operation: Chloral hydrate 8.0 Aqua 100.0 Mucilage 25.0 The other agents are inhaled by means of an anaesthetic cover- ing—a flannel mask. The mask is made of wire netting shaped like a muzzle, covered with flannel, and held under the ani- mal's nose (Fig. 77, a). We must take care that a certain amount of air is inhaled with the vapor of th Stock Photo

RMT1JE03–Diseases of the dog and Diseases of the dog and their treatment diseasesofdogthe01ml Year: 1897 Fig. 77. Manner of tying the mouth. in the form of a clyster. We inject the following solution in the rectum of a medium-sized dog, fifteen minutes before the operation: Chloral hydrate 8.0 Aqua 100.0 Mucilage 25.0 The other agents are inhaled by means of an anaesthetic cover- ing—a flannel mask. The mask is made of wire netting shaped like a muzzle, covered with flannel, and held under the ani- mal's nose (Fig. 77, a). We must take care that a certain amount of air is inhaled with the vapor of th

Samuel Latham Mitchill (1764-1831), American scientist, physician and politician. In 1795 he described the anaesthetic properties of nitrous oxide (Laughing Gas), five years earlier than Humphry Davy. Engraving, 1896. Stock Photo

RMD95J3M–Samuel Latham Mitchill (1764-1831), American scientist, physician and politician. In 1795 he described the anaesthetic properties of nitrous oxide (Laughing Gas), five years earlier than Humphry Davy. Engraving, 1896.

London, UK - February 26th 2019: A blue plaque on Gower Street in London, marking the location where pioneer or Anaesthesia and dentistry James Robins Stock Photo

RM2A97XHN–London, UK - February 26th 2019: A blue plaque on Gower Street in London, marking the location where pioneer or Anaesthesia and dentistry James Robins

RF2G50FD5–World War II period. Red Army standard military first aid kit. USSR

John Snow's Ether Inhaler, 1847 Stock Photo

RMHRNR44–John Snow's Ether Inhaler, 1847

London, UK - January 15th 2024: Blue plaque on Frith Street in London, UK, marking the location where pioneer Anaesthetist and Epidemiologist Dr. John Stock Photo

RM2X82TWF–London, UK - January 15th 2024: Blue plaque on Frith Street in London, UK, marking the location where pioneer Anaesthetist and Epidemiologist Dr. John

build wall style of construction architecture architectural style abstract aged Stock Photo

RMJ6WNND–build wall style of construction architecture architectural style abstract aged

RMB16JG2–Cyprane drawover vaporiser

EMO Drawover Ether Vaporiser with MIE Everseal Mask Stock Photo

RMB11F34–EMO Drawover Ether Vaporiser with MIE Everseal Mask

RMA31GRA–James Young Simpson Moff

RFJ71A66–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

RMT1JE05–Diseases of the dog and Diseases of the dog and their treatment diseasesofdogthe01ml Year: 1897 Fig. 77. Manner of tying the mouth. in the form of a clyster. We inject the following solution in the rectum of a medium-sized dog, fifteen minutes before the operation: Chloral hydrate 8.0 Aqua 100.0 Mucilage 25.0 The other agents are inhaled by means of an anaesthetic cover- ing—a flannel mask. The mask is made of wire netting shaped like a muzzle, covered with flannel, and held under the ani- mal's nose (Fig. 77, a). We must take care that a certain amount of air is inhaled with the vapor of th

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. Roman army surgeons are said to have used Mandrake wine as an anaesthetic. Stock Photo

RMD96121–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. Roman army surgeons are said to have used Mandrake wine as an anaesthetic.

RMHRNPGP–Burn Surgery, 1885

wall style of construction architecture architectural style abstract aged Stock Photo

RMJ6Y178–wall style of construction architecture architectural style abstract aged

RMAHCRR8–Horace Wells Martyrs Sci

RFJ71A5R–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

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. Roman army surgeons are said to have used Mandrake wine as an anaesthetic. Stock Photo

RMD96122–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. Roman army surgeons are said to have used Mandrake wine as an anaesthetic.

RMHRNR45–John Snow's Ether Inhaler, 1847

RFJF8768–Wooden Flag Of France

RFJ71A5C–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

James Young Simpson, having experimented on himself with chloroform, found unconcious on the floor by his butler. Simpson (1811-1870) Scottish obstetrician born at Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. Professor of Midwifery at Edinburgh University. Physician to Queen Victoria. Discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform. Introduced anaesthesia to childbirth. Engraving from 'Heroes of Britain in Peace and War' by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880). Stock Photo

RMD95WM1–James Young Simpson, having experimented on himself with chloroform, found unconcious on the floor by his butler. Simpson (1811-1870) Scottish obstetrician born at Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. Professor of Midwifery at Edinburgh University. Physician to Queen Victoria. Discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform. Introduced anaesthesia to childbirth. Engraving from 'Heroes of Britain in Peace and War' by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880).

seconal 100mg Secobarbital sodium a barbiturate derivative drug that was patented in 1934 in the US. It possesses anaesthetic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic properties Stock Photo

RMF7PD5E–seconal 100mg Secobarbital sodium a barbiturate derivative drug that was patented in 1934 in the US. It possesses anaesthetic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic properties

Surgeon Hua Tuo operating on the war hero Juan Kung for necrosis of arm resulting from a wound in battle. The game of Go is being played to detract the patient's attention. Hua Tuo (c. 140-208) was an ancient Chinese physician who lived in the late Easter Stock Photo

RMG16F35–Surgeon Hua Tuo operating on the war hero Juan Kung for necrosis of arm resulting from a wound in battle. The game of Go is being played to detract the patient's attention. Hua Tuo (c. 140-208) was an ancient Chinese physician who lived in the late Easter

Robert Liston (28 October 1794 – 7 December 1847) was a Scottish surgeon, best known for his surgical skill prior to anaesthetics, speed was essential in terms of pain and survival. Stock Photo

RMEC822Y–Robert Liston (28 October 1794 – 7 December 1847) was a Scottish surgeon, best known for his surgical skill prior to anaesthetics, speed was essential in terms of pain and survival.

France Map With Wooden Flag Stock Vector

RFJF876D–France Map With Wooden Flag

RFJ71A6G–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

RMG16F36–Surgeon Hua Tuo operating on the war hero Juan Kung for necrosis of arm resulting from a wound in battle. The game of Go is being played to detract the patient's attention. Hua Tuo (c. 140-208) was an ancient Chinese physician who lived in the late Easter

RFJ71A6D–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

Operating Amphitheater, Anesthesia, 1888 Stock Photo

RMHRNR43–Operating Amphitheater, Anesthesia, 1888

RFJ71A5H–build detail historical city town wall outside material drug anaesthetic

James Young Simpson (1811-1870) was a Scottish physician and anesthetic pioneer. Simpson entered the University of Edinburgh when he was 14 years old, completed final examination at the age of 18, but had to wait two years before he got his license to pra Stock Photo

RMG15DEM–James Young Simpson (1811-1870) was a Scottish physician and anesthetic pioneer. Simpson entered the University of Edinburgh when he was 14 years old, completed final examination at the age of 18, but had to wait two years before he got his license to pra