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Brought into Clinical use no less than 14 Anesthetics,
made known bromides of quinine and hydrogen peroxide
RICHARDSON, Sir Benjamin Ward (1828-1896). Surgeon, sanitary reformer, and prolific writer. He not only continued but extended John Snow’s work on inhalation anesthesia and brought into clinical use, no less than fourteen anesthetics, of which methylene bichloride is the best known. He invented the first double-valved mouthpiece for use in the administration of chloroform. He also made known the peculiar properties of amyl nitrite, a drug which was largely used in the treatment of angina pectoris. He introduced the bromides of quinine, iron and strychnia, ozonized ether, styptic and iodized colloid, hydrogen peroxide and sodium ethoxide. All these substances were soon largely used by the medical profession. Very rare autograph letter signed, 3 pages, 6”x4”, with an embossed crest. 12 Hinde Street, 15 November 1875. To Mr. Keene. Richardson writes in part: “...unable to accept the invitation, but rejoiced you are so comfortable...” In fine condition..................$225.00
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