Monday, April 21, 2014

Creepy Medical Photos from the Past


Masks worn during the plague
Children in iron lung before polio vaccinations were invented

Woman with artificial leg
Wooden prosthetic hand

Neurological exam with electric device
At Walter Reed, 1920's


Italy, 1700's tool used to teach about childbirth

Radiology nurse

Treatment for insanity.  Wrapping in wet sheets


dentist tool   OMG

Root Beer, health drink