[Electrocardiogram on child in Kenya]

[Electrocardiogram on child in Kenya]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Schwab, Eric, photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Equipment and Supplies
Child
World Health Organization
Abstract:
A young boy is lying on a bed; he is connected to an electrocardiograph at the wrists and ankles, as well as an attachment placed on his chest. Verso: WHO/14168. AFRO. Heart Diseases. Kenya. An electrocardiogram is being made to find if this baby has already suffered heart damage as a result od rheumatic fever. If so, careful follow-up may prevent any new attacks.
Copyright:
WHO must be mentioned in accompanying text and/or given credit.
Copyright Holder:
World Health Organization; Source: Record; Research date: 20151023
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436989 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013926
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436989