Diathermy instrument

Made:
circa 1950-1980 in Europe
Diathermy instrument, 1950-80

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Diathermy instrument, 1950-80
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Diathermy instrument, 1950-80. Diathermy is the production of heat in a part of the body by means of an electric current passed between two electrodes placed on the skin.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
1999-757
Materials:
stainless steel
Measurements:
overall: 220 x 75 x 20 mm
type:
instrument
credit:
Unknown source