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Sir Ivan Whiteside Magill (1888–1986) was an Irish born anaesthetist who is famous for his involvement in much of the innovation and development in modern anaesthesia. Originally a general practitioner, he accepted a post at the Queen's Hospital, Sidcup, in 1919 as an anaesthetist. The hospital had been established for the treatment of facial injuries sustained in the First World War. Working with plastic surgeon Harold Gillies, he was responsible for the development of numerous items of anaesthetic equipment but most particularly the single-tube technique of endotracheal anaesthesia. This was driven by the immense difficulties of administering 'standard' anaesthetics such as chloroform and ether to men with severe facial injury using masks; they would cover the operative field.
Title
Sir Ivan Magill (1888–1986)
Date
c.1988
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 75.5 x W 55 cm
Accession number
RCOA65
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
JES 88