Anaesthetic inhaler, circa 1867. This is a Junker inhaler developed by Dr. Ferdinand Junker. In 1867, Junker introduced his inhaler for bichloride of
Anaesthetic inhaler, circa 1867. This is a Junker inhaler developed by Dr. Ferdinand Junker. In 1867, Junker introduced his inhaler for bichloride of methylene, which is a mixture of chloroform and methyl alcohol. It was the first inhaler to use the blow-over principle, using a hand-pumped rubber bellows to push air over the liquid anaesthetic. The inhaler was attached to a face mask from which the patient inhaled the anaesthetic vapour.
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