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Steel lung, Brompton Hospital
Steel Lung at the Brompton hospital in London. Also known as a tank ventilator, iron lung or Drinker tank, is a type of negative pressure ventilator; a mechanical respirator which encloses most of a person's body, and varies the air pressure in the enclosed space, to stimulate breathing. Date: 1925
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Doctors Drinker Engineering Iron Lung Mechanical Medics Tanker Treatment Ventilator
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of medical innovation with our Fine Art Print of "Steel Lung at Brompton Hospital" by ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, available at Media Storehouse. This captivating image transports you back in time to the Brompton Hospital in London, where the life-saving Iron Lung, also known as a tank ventilator, revolutionized respiratory care. Witness the intricate machinery that once gave a new lease of life to countless individuals. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office collection and ignite conversations about the remarkable advancements in healthcare.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.9cm x 59.4cm (15.3" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the Steel Lung, a groundbreaking medical device used at the Brompton Hospital in London during the 1920s. Also known as a tank ventilator, iron lung, or Drinker tank, this negative pressure ventilator was a mechanical respirator that revolutionized the treatment of polio and other respiratory conditions. The Steel Lung enclosed most of a patient's body and varied the air pressure in the enclosed space to stimulate breathing. The invention of the Steel Lung marked a significant milestone in medical history, as it offered hope to thousands of people suffering from polio and other respiratory ailments. Before its introduction, these conditions were often fatal, but the Steel Lung provided a means of artificial respiration, allowing patients to breathe when their own respiratory muscles were unable to function. The Steel Lung was a marvel of engineering and modern medical technology. Doctors and medics worked tirelessly to operate these machines, providing a lifeline to their patients. The image shows the intricate details of the Steel Lung's design, with the patient's body partially submerged in the tank, connected to various tubes and machinery. The Steel Lung's bulky and imposing appearance may seem outdated by today's standards, but it represents a crucial turning point in the history of medical treatment. This photograph, taken in 1925, offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the remarkable progress that has been made in medical technology over the past century. The Steel Lung may no longer be in use, but its legacy lives on, inspiring innovation and advancing the field of medicine.
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