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Brunton, T. Lauder (Thomas Lauder), 1844-1916

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Medical notes relating to the administration of chloroform

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 176
Collection Summary

Holograph notes made by Edward Milner describing two cases (1874 Aug 31; 1876 Mar 17) wherein he administered chloroform to patients that died shortly thereafter. He describes each case in detail, including patient reaction to the chloroform, his attempt to revive the patient and his medical conclusions about the events. Notes from the second event were recorded for Dr. T. Lauder Brunton.

Dates: 1874; 1876

Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 73
Abstract

In 1867 he discovered that amyl nitrate effectively relieved pain of angina pectoris. Brunton is credited with developing the discipline of pharmacology.

Dates: 1881-1912

Additional filters:

Subject
Beer--analysis 1
Chloroform--adverse effects 1
Death 1
Headache 1
Science 1
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Vivisection 1
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