Welcome to the History of Anaesthesia Society Website
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Founded in 1986, the History of Anaesthesia Society aims to promote the study of the history of anaesthesia and related disciplines and to provide a forum and social ambience for discussion among members. Membership is open to any persons over the age of 18 years who is interested in the study of the history of anaesthesia. The Society normally holds a two-day Summer meeting and a one-day Autumn meeting annually. In addition the Society has supported various projects connected with the history of anaesthesia. It funded the restoration of the gravestone of Sir Frederic Hewitt and has contributed towards the restoration of the Simpson grave in Edinburgh. Donations have been made in connection with the Hickman exhibition in Ludlow, and to the Erasmus Darwin museum in Lichfield. In commemoration of Joseph Priestley's researches into oxygen and nitrous oxide a garden seat was presented to Bowood House. The Society funded the conservation of the Casebooks of John Snow, which are held in the library of the Royal College of Physicians. The Society has reprinted Dr Barbara Duncum's book 'The Development of Inhalation Anaesthesia' and printed 'Essays on the History of Anaesthesia', based on the earlier volumes of the Proceedings.
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Latest News:
2017 HAS Summer Scientific meeting
The 2017 HAS Summer Scientific Meeting will be held at the Cedar Court Hotel, near Wakefield on June 15-17th, 2017.
The hotel is near the home of Charles Waterton and the meeting will include a mini-symposium on the history of neuromuscular blockade. Keynote speakers will include Professors Jennie Hunter and Rajinder Mirakhur. Further details will be posted when available. |
9th ISHA - Boston 2017
The 9th International Symposium on the History of Anaesthesia will be held at the Westin Copley Place Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, USA on October 24-28th, 2017.
Abstracts can now be submitted and a limited number of rooms, blocked at a discount group rate may be reserved online. Full details can be found here. |
Heritage Pages added to The Royal College of Anaesthetists website
The Royal College of Anaesthetists has recently added College heritage pages to its website. In addition to essays on the history of anaesthesia and the origins of the College, these include an outline of the Lives of the Fellows Project. At present the focus of this project is on the first 170 Fellows by Election of the original Faculty, and their names are listed on the website, along with sample biographies written by members of the College Heritage Committee. It is hoped that many members of the HAS will wish to contribute to this project by researching and writing biographies. |
Proceedings Volume 48 published |
Journal of Anesthesia History
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Who was Charles Waterton? Why did John Snow travel to Cornwall in December 1856? What are the origins of echocardiography? Find out in Volume 48 of the History of Anaesthesia Society Proceedings |
The Journal of Anesthesia History is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the study of anesthesia history and related disciplines. www.anesthesiahistoryjournal.org |
Call for help from the Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association Honorary Archivist:
During the next 1-2 years I aim to sort the history and archives of the Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association and to document its many and significant achievements since its foundation. This work will include the links and work with other countries during that time, and its links with other professional bodies such as the Faculties/Colleges of Anaesthesia, Associations and Societies. When completed, the final report will be made available to the RCoA, the AAGBI, the RACOG, the History of Anaesthesia Society and other relevant groups. If you, or anyone you know have any documents, anecdotes or other information that may be relevant to this work, please contact me by e-mail.
Thank you in anticipation.
Dr John Crowhurst
jacrow@optusnet.com.au
Thank you in anticipation.
Dr John Crowhurst
jacrow@optusnet.com.au
