1940 | - | Documentary

Artificial respiration, Pt. 3 of 6

  • English 5 mins
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Type 'B' articifical respirators are now shown. The patient is only partially enclosed. The next model is a Paul-Bragg pulsator; the chest is rhythmically subjected to positive pressure; the patient is not enclosed, instead he lies in an upright position. There are clear shots of the patient s chest rising and falling as well as the operation of the machine. Next a Burstall respirator is shown; the chest is rhythmically subjected to negative pressure. An unconscious and possibly paralysed youth is shown being fitted with what looks like a cross between medieval armour and something from Flash Gordon. Operation is by means of a foot pump.

Respiration Mechanical Ventilators Demonstration Education
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Wellcome Trust
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