Lane-type infusion apparatus, London, England, 1902-1940
- maker:
- Down Bros Limited
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Lane's infusion apparatus by Down Bros, in case, London, after 1891
Invented by surgeon William Arbuthnot Lane (1856-1943) in 1891, this apparatus was intended to be used for blood transfusions. This procedure is carried out on patients who have lost a large amount of blood because of injuries or during surgery. However, it remained a highly risky ‘last resort’ treatment until the discovery of blood groups in 1901 began to make the process safer.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600463
- Materials:
- case, wood and case, velvet, blue
- type:
- infusion apparatus
Parts
Syringe needle with connecting tubing
Syringe needle with connecting tubing
Case for Lane's infusion apparatus by Down Bros. Ltd
Case for Lane's infusion apparatus by Down Bros. Ltd., 5 & 7 St. Thomas' Street, London, England, 1891-1950.
