D'Arsonval cage for electrotherapeutic auto-conduction

Made:: 1890-1910 in Paris

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D'Arsonval cage for electrotherapeutic auto-conduction, octagonal wooden frame, by Richard Heller of Paris, 1890-1910, used by Dr J.-A. Riviere. Patient was insulated from all contact with current carrying wire, and since the wire was carrying high-frequency alternating current, the patient didn't feel a thing, except a slightly warm sensation.

Electrotherapeutic machine/solenoid or cage for auto conduction, octagonal wooden frame, by Richard Heller of Paris. The user is insulated from all contact with current carrying wire.

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Category:: Therapeutics

Object Number:: A182649/1

Materials:: fittings, iron, frame, oak

type:: electrotherapy equipment - component

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
electrocardiograph

credit:: Loan, Wellcome Trust

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