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Anaesthetic Trivia - Curare

Chondrodendrum tomentosumCurare is a compound used for dart poisons by tribes in South America. It is derived from vines such as, Chondrodendron tomentosum and Strychnos toxifera. The first non-depolarising muscle blocking agent, d-Tubocurarine, was identified in 1935 by Harold King. It was found in curare that had been packed in hollow tubes.

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1   Link   Sheffield Museum of Anaesthesia
Sheffield has one of the largest historical collections of anaesthetic apparatus and equipment in the UK. A selection of items from the museum is presented, offering a unique insight into the evolution of the specialty of anaesthesia. 		348
2   Link   Montagu Simulator
The centre, based at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough South Yorkshire, opened in March 2003. In partnership with the Yorkshire & Humber Strategic Health Authority, the centre offers multi-professional training concentrating on the important areas of cr 		547