A Brief History of the Development of Intravenous Anaesthesia
Tuesday, 25th August 2026 5:15 PM
Barnett Lecture Theatre, First Floor Dunedin Hospital or online
The Empty Circle, Full Circle and Closing the Loop
Presenter: David Jones, anaesthetist and pain medicine specialist
Otago Medical School, University of Otago
Who is this gentleman, and what is his connection to intravenous anaesthesia?
The majority belief is that the origins of anaesthesia involved inhaling gases and vapors – but is that true?
Circle is the name given to the breathing apparatus used for delivering gases and vapors for anaesthesia. It continues in use in more modern forms to this day. You may then ask why use it in announcing a talk about intravenous anaesthesia? Some license is taken by using variations of meanings for that word and where we now stand with delivering anaesthesia.
The lecture with be delivered in person and live via Zoom.
Zoom ID: 991 3636 0734, Password: 902671
2026 History of Medicine and Science Lecture Series
sponsored by The Otago Medical School Alumni Association.
All are welcome.