Attention: proper disposal

Attention: proper disposal

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.
Publication:
[New York : Cornell University Medical Center, 19--]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Medical Waste Disposal -- methods
Disease Transmission, Infectious -- prevention & control
Disposable Equipment
Needlestick Injuries -- prevention & control
Genre(s):
Poster
Abstract:
Predominantly black poster with white lettering. Initial title word at top of poster. Visual image is a color illustration of medical waste being properly discarded. On the left, a hand drops a needle into a box labeled "biohazard." A syringe and a scalpel are also near the opening to the box. On the right, a dead mouse/rat is in a red bag and a hand is about to drop some type of organ into the bag as well. Remaining title text and caption below illustration.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 photomechanical print (poster) : 60 x 38 cm.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101444992 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A027930
OCLC no.:
236051742
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101444992