Pneumothorax Apparatuses
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5/24/2019
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Historical Collections & Archives, Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library, Augusta University
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Three Pneumothorax Apparatuses. RG20.Item107 does not have a manufacturer label. RG20.Item108 and RG20.Item109 both have manufacturer's labels with serial numbers. The Pneumothorax Apparatus was used primarily in the treatment of tuberculosis patients. After a thoracotomy incision, a trocar needle was passed into the intrapleural space, and gas — typically nitrogen or air — was pumped into the cavity, forcing the lung to collapse. The idea was to close the pockets of infection and force the lung to rest, giving the lung a better opportunity to heal. Dimensions are: 13.25" H x 7.5" W x 17.5" L. The weight of item 107 is 8 lbs, 5.7 oz; item 108: 19 lbs., 5.7 oz.; item 109: 18 lbs., 15 oz.
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