Succussion verticale

Succussion verticale

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Witkowski, G.-J. (Gustave Joseph), 1844-1923 author
Contributor(s):
Devy, Georges, artist
Publication:
Paris: Steinheil, [1887]
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Parturition
Obstetrics
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
A woman in labor is strapped to a table which is then stood on end; two men are standing on the sides apparently raising and lowering the table in an effort to induce or facilitate birth.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Histoire des accouchements chez tous les peuples, fig. 220, p. 348.; (DNLM)67410720R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101449272 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A030256
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101449272