Dr. James Tayloe Gwathmey (1863-1944) was a leader in making anesthesiology a highly respected medical specialty.  He is best known for writing the first comprehensive American textbook of anesthesia, in 1914.  He also invented a range of anesthesia equipment.  In 1904, he introduced this mask as one part of a resuscitation apparatus.  Gwathmey modified the Esmarch Mask … Continue reading Gwathmey Folding Mask