PAGES OF THE HISTORY OF GENERAL ANESTHESIA. PART 10

Abstract The tenth part of the series of articles on the history of anesthesia is devoted to the contribution of the leading English anesthesiologist of the late 19th century, Sir Frederick Hewitt. His brief biographical information, research results are presented, and his contribution to the development of airway patency control is analyzed. The development of the oropharyngeal airway is one of the least recognized achievements in anesthesiology. Trauma from attempts at airway control included damage to the tongue or teeth by tongue forceps, mouth props and mouth gags. Complete airway obstruction led to the need for an emergency tracheostomy. The use of air ducts made it possible to perform anesthesia more safely and less traumatically, without airway obstruction and hypoxia. The 1st part of the series of articles is published in DSJ No. 73, the 2nd part in DSJ No. 76, the 3rd part in DSJ No. 77, the 4th part in DSJ No. 78, the 5th part in DSJ No. 79, the 6th part in DSJ No. 80, the 7th part in DSJ No. 82, the 8th part in DSJ No. 87, the 9th part in DSJ No. 88.To be continued.