The origins of Lviv anesthesiological academicism

This year, the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of the Lviv National Medical University celebrates its 50th anniversary. The development of classical anesthesiology began almost two centuries ago with the invention of ether. At the beginning of this path, surgeons, dentists, obstetricians stood, who needed anesthesia in their daily practice. Classical anesthesiology as a profession and science is less than 100 years old. The anesthesiology community of the world remembers its titans, it is easy to find publications about their life and scientific way. It is important to popularize the great figures of Ukrainian history, especially during this historical period. Ivan Dmytrovych Tymchuk, who stood at the origins of teaching anesthesiology in 1965 within the Department of Thoracic Surgery, is one of such people. The emergence of the Department of Anesthesiology was preceded by the selfless and long-term work of enthusiasts and highly qualified doctors with broad erudition. On January 28, 1975, the Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation of the Faculty of Postgraduate Education of the Lviv State Medical Institute was organized. The first head of the Department was professor Ivan Dmytrovych Tymchuk. His enthusiasm and energy became the dri­ving force behind the creation of the history of the Department, the training of anesthesiologists, and scientists. This article is dedicated to the bright memory of Ivan Dmytrovych, a talented scientist, teacher, organizer of the anesthesia service, patriot, and a man of a generous soul and extraordinary principles.