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Creation Date
1885
Description
Two surgeons and seven nurses at work in the surgical amphitheater. One of the student nurses is giving anesthesia (ether) to the patient. Administration of anesthesia was taught as part of the curriculum at the MGH Training School for Nurses. Three additional nurses observe from the amphitheater seats. The woman in black is likely the Superintendent of Nurses, and resembles Alida Leese
Keywords
Operating Room, Surgical Amphitheater, Surgery, Medical Equipment, Nurses, Nursing Students, Surgeons