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Surgery using ether as anesthetic administered by inhalation, at Bellevue Hospital in New York, 1870. Method first experienced by William T. G. Morton in 1846. Oil
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1819 1846 1868 Administered Bellevue Complaint Complaints Disease Diseases Ether Experienced Feminine Insides Method Morton Oils Paintings Pictures Surgery Anesthetic Inhalation Masculine Persons
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This oil painting depicts a pivotal moment in medical history: the administration of ether as an anesthetic during surgery at Bellevue Hospital in New York, circa 1870. The scene inside the hospital's operating room is filled with a sense of anticipation and awe, as medical personnel carefully tend to their patients. In the foreground, a man in a top hat and coat, likely a doctor, holds a mask filled with ether over the face of a male patient lying on the operating table. The patient's eyes are closed, his body relaxed, a testament to the power of the newly discovered anesthetic. Surrounding them, a group of people, a mix of men and women, watch intently, their expressions a blend of curiosity, concern, and relief. This groundbreaking method of anesthesia, first experienced by William T.G. Morton in 1846, revolutionized surgery, allowing for procedures once thought unbearably painful to be performed with greater ease and precision. The painting captures the human drama of this transformative moment in medical history, as well as the technical skill and dedication of the medical professionals involved. The painting, created in the late 19th century by an unknown artist, is rich in detail and color, with the warm hues of the oil medium bringing the scene to life. The interior of the hospital is rendered with care, from the intricate patterns on the floor tiles to the precise lines of the surgical instruments. The painting is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of this era in medical history, offering a glimpse into the past and the remarkable progress that has been made in the field of anesthesia and surgery.
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