Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Harold Griffith Memorial Lecture. The Griffith legacy

K Sykes1

  • 1University of Oxford.

Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Harold Randall Griffith pioneered advancements in anesthesia, introducing Intocostrin and critical care units. His work significantly improved patient care and advanced anesthesiology globally.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Chester treadmill police tests as alternatives to 15-m shuttle running.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2019
Same author

Bioimpedance spectroscopy measurements of phase angle and height for age are predictive of outcome in children following surgery for congenital heart disease.

Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2017
Same author

Comparison of the effect of two doses of omeprazole on the squamous gastric mucosa in thoroughbred racehorses.

The Veterinary record·2014
Same author

Negative prognostic factors for head and neck cancer in the young.

Journal of B.U.ON. : official journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology·2013
Same author

Are we following a restrictive red cell transfusion practice? A multi-centre audit of paediatric transfusion practice in PICU.

Transfusion medicine (Oxford, England)·2013
Same author

An outbreak of Pontiac fever due to Legionella longbeachae serogroup 2 found in potting mix in a horticultural nursery in New Zealand.

Epidemiology and infection·2009

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology and Medical History

Background:

  • Harold Randall Griffith (1894-1985) was a pivotal figure in Canadian anesthesiology.
  • He served in World War I, earning the Military Medal, and graduated from McGill University in 1922.

Discussion:

  • Griffith introduced Intocostrin (curare) into anesthetic practice in 1942, significantly impacting surgical procedures.
  • He advocated for detailed anesthetic records and was instrumental in introducing ethylene and cyclopropane into Canadian practice.
  • His commitment to patient care led to the establishment of postoperative recovery and intensive care units in Canada.

Key Insights:

  • Griffith's confidence and clinical expertise were crucial in adopting curare, despite its prior, unutilized anesthetic potential.
  • He played a leading role in establishing professional organizations, including the Canadian Anaesthetist's Society and the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiology.

Outlook:

  • Griffith's legacy lies in his contributions to anesthetic techniques, patient care standards, and the global advancement of anesthesiology.
  • His work continues to influence modern anesthetic practices and postgraduate medical education.

Related Experiment Videos