Researches Chemical and Philosophical; Chiefly concerning nitrous oxide
Researches Chemical and Philosophical; Chiefly concerning nitrous oxide, written by Humphry Davy in the late 18th century, examines the composition and properties of nitrous oxide and its interactions with other compounds like nitric acid and ammoniac. Davy's work is notable for its exploration of the physiological effects of nitrous oxide, including its anesthetic properties, which he proposed for use in surgical operations. This publication reflects the scientific advancements of the era and contributes to the understanding of pneumatic chemistry and its implications for organic life.
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“The moment after, I began to respire 20 quarts of unmingled nitrous oxide. A thrilling, extending from the chest to the extremities, was almost immediately produced. I felt a sense of tangible extension highly pleasurable in every limb; my visible impressions were dazzling, and apparently magnified, I heard distinctly every sound in the room and was perfectly aware of my situation. By degrees, as the pleasurable sensations increased, I last all connection with external things; trains of vivid visible images rapidly passed through my mind, and were connected with words in such a manner, as to produce perceptions perfectly novel. I existed in a world of newly connected and newly modified ideas. I theorised”
— Humphry Davy
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