The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “American method of blood transfusion at Princess Elizabeth of York Children’s Hosp. At the Princess Elizabeth of York Children’s Hospital the method of blood transfusion used is that of the indirect method by a scalp vein. The little patient is “mymmyfied” (sic) with a blanket to keep the arms by the side and laid flat on the bank with a hot water bottle on either side. The Sister, by the pressure of a finger on the lower part of the vein causes engorgement, and the doctor then inserts the needle of a two-way syringe. The blood supply comes from a container on a stand. Picture shows an American lady doctor giving a blood transfusion to a 10 months old child by this method.”
“Indirect” refers to the storage and preservation of blood between donation and transfusion. As well as receiving blood transfusions through scalp veins, babies may receive transfusions through veins in the feet. See also MED01/01/0516. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Childrens Hospital, People At Work, Women's History, Health And Welfare
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