Treatment using X-rays, 1897
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Treatment using X-rays, 1897
Treatment using X-rays. 19th-century artwork of a patient in bed being treated by X-rays from the machine at right. At the time (1897), X-rays had been systematically studied since 1895 by Wilhelm Roentgen, but it was not yet realised that excessive exposure is dangerous. This machine was constructed in Paris by French instrument makers Eugene Ducretet (1844-1915) and L. Lejeune. Artwork from the first volume (1897) of La Revue Scientifique et Industrielle by French chemist and inventor Jules-Louis Breton (1872-1940)
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1897 Apparatus Carcinogenic Clinic Danger Dangerous Device France French Hazard Hospital Jules Louis Breton La Revue Scientifique Et Industrielle Patient Risk Scientific And Industrial Review Treating Treatment X Ray Machine Lejeune Physical Radiotherapy
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century artwork captures a pivotal moment in medical history - the early use of X-rays for treatment. The scene depicts a patient lying in bed, undergoing a revolutionary procedure using X-rays emitted from the machine on the right. Created in 1897 by French chemist and inventor Jules-Louis Breton, this illustration showcases an era when X-rays were still being explored and their potential dangers were not yet fully understood. At that time, Wilhelm Roentgen had been diligently studying X-rays since 1895, but it was not widely recognized that excessive exposure could be hazardous. The intricate machine used in this treatment was constructed by renowned French instrument makers Eugene Ducretet and L. Lejeune, reflecting the technological advancements of the period. The historical significance of this artwork lies in its portrayal of cutting-edge medical technology during the late 1800s. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in understanding radiation's risks and benefits for patients' well-being. Today, we recognize that proper precautions must be taken to ensure safe usage of X-ray machines. This image offers us a glimpse into our past while highlighting the importance of ongoing scientific research and development within medicine.
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