title: The De Hemptinne inhaler.
abstract: The De Hemptinne ether inhaler was presented to the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium in February, 1847 by Auguste De Hemptinne, a pharmacist. This article outlines the details of construction and use of this device. A comparison to contemporary inhalers is also made.
mesh_terms: D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation; D001530:Belgium; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans