Association of Anaesthetists

The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre at the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland was founded from a donation by A Charles King but has since embraced numerous contributions. The collection encompasses the entire history of anaesthesia, from Morton's demonstration of ether inhalation in 1846 to modern anaesthetic machines and appliances still in use today. An archive and library provide excellent facilities for research into the history of anaesthesia.

Visit www.aagbi.org for more information.

Job Vacancy:

We are currently looking to recruit a Heritage Intern to assist with the day to day running of the Anaesthesia Heritage Centre.  The role would involve providing access to the collections as an educational resource and ensuring their promotion to a wide audience, and undertaking projects that will enhance visitors’ experience and lead to a better understanding of the work of anaesthetists.

Salary: London Living Wage of £8.55 per hour, 35 hours a week for a maximum of 6 months
Applications Close: Wednesday, 19 June, 2013

For a full job description and application forms, visit the AAGBI careers page: http://www.aagbi.org/about-us/career-opportunities

Contact Us

The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
21 Portland Place
London
W1B 1PY
Tel. 020 7631 1650
Fax. 020 7631 4352
 

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Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00-16:00
We recommend that visitors make an appointment.

Free admission

National RailEuston, St Pancras/King's Cross
London UndergroundOxford Circus, Regent's Park, Great Portland St
Buses7, 8, 10, 18, 25, 27, 30, 55, 73, 88, 98, 176, 205, 553, C2

Exhibitions

Current exhibition

A Blessing in Disguise: Misuse of Anaesthesia

Exhibition runs until mid March 2013

Nitrous Oxide partyPrior to the first successful demonstration of ether anaesthesia in 1846, few surgical operations could be performed. By the 1840s sniffing gases and vapours for fun had become popular. This paved the way for the introduction of agents that enabled surgery to be performed painlessly.

This was one of the most important discoveries in medicine. However, even at the very beginning of anaesthesia, pioneers such as John Snow recognised that these drugs could be dangerous in the wrong hands.

This exhibition will explore how one of the most important advances in medicine can be misused and the expertise of anaesthetists who administer them safely.

Please contact us on 020 7631 1650 or email heritage@aagbi.org for details of opening hours.

Free entry, but booking is highly recommended



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