Anaesthetics (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What is an anaesthetic?
What is an anaesthetic?
A substance preventing pain
Who was the most significant pioneer in anaesthetic development?
Who was the most significant pioneer in anaesthetic development?
James Simpson
In 1525, what did Paracelsus experiment with on animals?
In 1525, what did Paracelsus experiment with on animals?
Ether as a gas
What did Sir Humphry Davy discover about nitrous oxide in 1799?
What did Sir Humphry Davy discover about nitrous oxide in 1799?
Its pain-relieving properties
Why wasn't Crawford Long well known for using ether in 1842?
Why wasn't Crawford Long well known for using ether in 1842?
He didn't publish his findings
What did James Simpson achieve first in 1847?
What did James Simpson achieve first in 1847?
Delivered baby using anaesthetic
What happened in Newcastle in 1848 that affected public opinion?
What happened in Newcastle in 1848 that affected public opinion?
Woman died from chloroform overdose
Why was Queen Victoria's use of chloroform in 1853 important?
Why was Queen Victoria's use of chloroform in 1853 important?
Provided royal endorsement
What did Carl Koller discover in 1884?
What did Carl Koller discover in 1884?
Cocaine as local anaesthetic
How did Simpson test chloroform effects?
How did Simpson test chloroform effects?
Experimented on himself & friends
What religious belief opposed anaesthetics in childbirth?
What religious belief opposed anaesthetics in childbirth?
Pain was punishment from God
Why did Simpson promote chloroform over ether?
Why did Simpson promote chloroform over ether?
Safer and more effective
What caused early anaesthetic deaths?
What caused early anaesthetic deaths?
No understanding of proper dosage