Dr Eltringham named the machine after Gloucester Rugby Club
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A Gloucestershire doctor has been recognised by the West African College of Surgeons for his invention of an anaesthetic machine.
Dr Roger Eltringham's low-cost, low-maintenance, machine has proved popular in Third World Countries.
It enables doctors to anaesthetise patients even if the oxygen cylinders or electricity fails.
Dr Eltringham, who is an anaesthetist at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, has been awarded an honorary fellowship.
He named the machine Glostavent after his favourite club, Gloucester Rugby Club.
It is used in 22 countries including Malawi, Uganda, Ukraine and China.
He has travelled to Senegal to receive the honour in front of 600 of the college's members.
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