Record

Reference Number	MIMM/2012-9/4
Title	Schimmelbusch Mask
Date	1925-1975
Description	This is the metal frame of a Schimmelbusch mask. Originally, it would have had cotton wool attached for the administration of ether or chloroform during anaesthetic procedures. Invented by Curt Schimmelbusch in 1889, it was used until the mid-20th century. No manufacturer’s mark is present. It is part of the Dr. Diarmuid O’Driscoll Collection.
Extent	1 item
Dimensions	180mm x 105mm x 105mm
Digital Collections	View online in our digital collections
Object Name	Anaesthetic Inhaler
Term	Anaesthesiology
	Anaesthesia, Inhalation
	General Surgery -- Instrumentation
	Anaesthesiology -- instrumentation
	Anaesthetics

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates
DS/UK/3746	Schimmelbusch; Curt (1860-1895); Physician	1860-1895
DS/UK/2385	O'Driscoll; Diarmuid Timothy (1918-2022); obstetrician	1918-2022

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