Photo Mug : Arm-To-Arm Transfusion
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Arm-To-Arm Transfusion
Direct transfusion: arm to arm
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1679 Blood Direct Transfusion Treatment
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and thoughtful gift that allows you to carry your favorite images with you everywhere you go. This mug features an inspiring image from Mary Evans Picture Library titled "Arm-To-Arm Transfusion." The powerful photograph of a direct transfusion, taken arm-to-arm, is a poignant reminder of the connection and support we can offer one another. This high-quality, full-color mug is not only a great conversation starter but also a daily dose of positivity. Perfect for tea or coffee, this sturdy and durable mug is microwave and dishwasher safe, ensuring your image stays vibrant and clear. Make every sip a memorable one with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic image captures a significant moment in the annals of medical history: the first recorded arm-to-arm blood transfusion. The year was 1679, and the event took place in Montpellier, France, under the watchful eyes of Jean-Baptiste Denys, a renowned surgeon, and Arnaud de la Porte, a local nobleman. The scene depicted in the photograph is a poignant one. Arnaud lies on a makeshift bed, his arm outstretched and veins exposed. Jean-Baptiste stands beside him, also with an arm bared, his vein punctured and a tube connecting their arms. The tube, made from a sheep intestine, was used to transfer the life-giving fluid from one body to another. The transfusion was performed as an experiment, with the aim of testing the theory that infusing animal blood into a human body could cure various ailments. This groundbreaking procedure marked a turning point in the history of blood transfusion. Although the practice of transfusing animal blood into humans had been attempted sporadically since ancient times, the first successful human-to-human transfusion did not occur until 1667, when English physician Richard Lower transfused a pint of lamb's blood into a volunteer, an earl named Ebenezer Venables. However, the arm-to-arm method, as demonstrated in this image, proved to be a more practical and less complicated approach. The arm-to-arm transfusion of 1679, while not without its challenges and controversies, paved the way for the development of modern blood transfusion techniques. Today, the practice is a routine medical procedure that saves countless lives each year. As we look at this image, we are reminded of the courage and curiosity of those early pioneers in medicine who dared to explore the mysteries of the human body and the potential of blood to heal and sustain life.
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