Early baby incubator, 19th century
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Early baby incubator, 19th century
Early baby incubator. Premature baby being cared for in an incubator with the air temperature maintained at 30 degrees Celsius. The cutaway artwork shows the internal structure, with a thermometer allowing the temperature to be monitored. This model has the swathed baby lying in cotton wool, with flasks of hot water keeping the temperature warm. Piping also allows circulation of the hot air. The first incubators were developed in France in the mid-19th century, by doctors such as Tarnier and Budin. Artwork from the first volume (first period of 1888) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1888 Annual Volume Baby Caring Child Clinic Cotton Wool Cut Away Design Developing Diagram France French Heating Hospital Incubator Infant La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Machine Magazine Medical Equipment Neonate Paediatric Paediatrics Patient Pediatrics Piping Popular Science Resting Sleeping Thermometer Ventilation Weekly Mono Chrome Premature Ventilated
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This print showcases an early baby incubator from the 19th century, providing a glimpse into the remarkable advancements in medical technology. The image depicts a premature baby being tenderly cared for within the incubator, with the air temperature carefully maintained at 30 degrees Celsius. A cutaway artwork reveals the intricate internal structure of this pioneering device, complete with a thermometer to monitor and regulate the temperature. In this particular model, we see the swathed infant lying comfortably on cotton wool while flasks of hot water ensure a warm environment. Piping is ingeniously designed to facilitate circulation of hot air throughout the incubator. Developed by visionary doctors such as Tarnier and Budin in France during the mid-19th century, these early incubators revolutionized neonatal care. The historical significance of this photograph lies not only in its depiction of groundbreaking medical equipment but also in its representation of progress and compassion towards premature infants. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. Originally featured in La Science Illustree, a popular science weekly magazine published in France during 1888, this artwork captures both scientific innovation and artistic elegance. As we reflect upon this mesmerizing image, we are reminded of how far we have come in pediatric medicine while acknowledging those who paved the way for modern advancements that continue to save countless lives today.
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