Transfusion Collection

Transfusing Blood, 1880
TRANSFUSION - a doctor takes blood from the husband to give to the wife

A tuberculosis patient being given a direct blood transfusion from a goat, at Dr. Simon Bernheim's clinic
CUL4849784 A tuberculosis patient being given a direct blood transfusion from a goat, at Dr. Simon Bernheim's clinic. France, ca. 1891

Direct person-to-person blood transfusion. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino Tractatio med
530641 Direct person-to-person blood transfusion. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino Tractatio med. Curiosa de murto et occasu transfusionis sanguinis, Nuremberg

Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup
530640 Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup and forced through canula into patient

Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion from a goat at Dr Bernheim's clinic. Engraving, Paris, 1891
530634 Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion from a goat at Dr Bernheim's clinic. Engraving, Paris, 1891.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882
530639 Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

BLOOD DONATING DOCTOR
Doctor Corbin, of Bordeaux, gives his own blood to save a patient in danger of death Date: 1921

A blood donor at a Civil Defence First-Aid Station operated by the Army. Blood Tranfusion became a widespread practise from the late 1930s onwards Date: circa 1939

Hospital operation hearts. Babys life saved by blood transfusion. October 1946 O5112-002
Hospital operation hearts. Babys life saved by blood transfusion.October 1946 O5112-002

Hospital operation hearts. Babys life saved by blood transfusion. October 1946 O5112-004
Hospital operation hearts. Babys life saved by blood transfusion.October 1946 O5112-004

The building that housed The Institute of Blood Transfusion (established by the USSR Labor and Defense Council in 1926) - the former mansion of the merchant Igumnov in the Yakimanka District

A tuberculosis patient being given a direct blood transfusion from a goat, at Dr Simon Bernheims clinic. France, ca. 1891. Engraving

Title page of Lowers book on the heart, 1669, Tractatus de Corde. Richard Lower, 1631 - 1691. English physician. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

2nd Bn The Rifle Brigade, blood transfusion donors, 1941. Unframed pen and ink and grey wash by Eric Dawson, 1941 (c). Eric Dawson served in North Africa, Syria, Palestine and the Lebanon

Poster, Your blood could Save a Life, National Blood Transfusion Service, Ministry of Health, designed by Eileen Evans. Date: circa 1950s

WWII: WORKERS, 1942. Navy wives Eva Herzberg and Elve Burnham assembling bands for blood transfusion bottles at Baxter Laboratories in Glenview, Illinois. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

WW II: HOSPITAL, 1943. First Lieutenant Landis D. Morris receives blood transfusion at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. after being wounded by a sniper bullet in combat in North Africa

WORLD WAR II: NEW GUINEA. A U. S. Army Lieutenant administers a blood transfusion
WORLD WAR II: NEW GUINEA. A U.S. Army Lieutenant administers a blood transfusion to a wounded man in a portable hospital just behind the front lines in Buna, Papua New Guinea, during World War II

WORLD WAR II: NEW GUINEA. A wounded American soldier receives a blood transfusion in a makeshift hospital in Papua New Guinea, during World War II. Photograph, c1942

WWII: WORKERS, 1942. A worker with blood transfusion bottles at Baxter Laboratories in Glenview, Illinois. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

Transfusion Blood, is it too Late ? Engraving 1880, Us, USA

TRANSFUSION OF BLOODa'IS IT TOO LATE ?. 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

Sealing and labelling some of the thousands of flasks of blood donated by citizens of Moscow: 1941. World War II

Person-to-person blood transfusion. In Reads method depicted here, blood from the donor is passed through a pumped and forced into recipients arm via a canula

Transfusion Blood, Is It Too Late ja Engraving 1880, US, USA

Animal-to-man blood transfusion: In both England and France this procedure was tried using lambs and calves. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino " Tractatio med

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

Direct person-to-person blood transfusion at the wrist. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino " Tractatio med. Curiosa de murto et occasu transfusionis sanguinis" Nuremberg, 1679

Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion from a goat at Dr Bernheims clinic. Engraving, Paris, 1891

Direct person-to-person blood transfusion. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino " Tractatio med. Curiosa de murto et occasu transfusionis sanguinis", Nuremberg, 1679

Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup and forced through canula into patient

Blood plasma transfusion, World War II C016 / 4573
Blood plasma transfusion, World War II. US soldiers and medics attending a wounded soldier who is being given a blood plasma transfusion

Donor blood processing, 1942 C016 / 2546
Donor blood processing. Medical worker handling blood donor transfusion bottles. This processing is taking place in October 1942, during World War II, at Baxter Laboratories, Glenview, Illinois, USA

A blood transfusion at H├┤pital de la Pitie, Paris, France, 1874. Contemporary engraving
BLOOD TRANSFUSION, 1874. A blood transfusion at H├┤pital de la Pitie, Paris, France, 1874. Contemporary engraving

The techniques of blood transfusion from animal to man (top, fig. iv) and from man to man (bottom, fig. v)
BLOOD TRANSFUSION, 1667. The techniques of blood transfusion from animal to man (top, fig. iv) and from man to man (bottom, fig. v). Copper engraving, 1667

A physician supervising a blood transfusion. Engraving, late 19th century
BLOOD TRANSFUSION. A physician supervising a blood transfusion. Engraving, late 19th century

Poster: Blood Donors Wanted. Your blood can save the life of someone, somewhere. Showing two soldiers tending a wounded colleague. 20th century

Wartime leaflet, blood transfusion service
Wartime leaflet about the blood transfusion service, showing how blood, and blood transfusion equipment, are dropped by parachute behind enemy lines to save the lives of wounded soldiers. 1940s

Blood Transfusion / 1882
Direct transfusion of blood from one patient to another, performed by Dr. Roussel in Geneva Date: 1882

Tuberculosis transfusion, 19th century
Tuberculosis goat blood transfusion. This procedure was carried out by the French doctor Samuel Bernheim (1855-1915) and involved transfusing 150 to 200 grams of blood from the goat to the female

Transfusion Apparatus
Diagram of the apparatus used by Moncoq-Mathieu for transfusing blood

Blood Trans. Animal-Man
Blood transfusion, from an animal to a man

Blood Transfusions / 1679
Direct transfusion: wrist to wrist

Arm-To-Arm Transfusion
Direct transfusion: arm to arm

Blood Transfusion 1966
Blood transfusion: blood being given to a patient from a drip-feed bottle at St. Jamess Hospital, Balham, London

Blood Transfusion 1930S
A hospital patient in his bed receiving a blood transfusion from an ampule of stored blood, seen on the top left hand side of the photograph

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"Transfusion: A Lifesaving Journey Through Time" In the year 1880, a groundbreaking medical practice emerged - transfusing blood. This revolutionary procedure involved transferring blood from one individual to another, with the aim of saving lives. The image of a dedicated doctor donating his own blood for transfusion serves as a testament to the selflessness and compassion that underpins this life-saving act. During those early years, even patients suffering from tuberculosis were given direct blood transfusions in an effort to combat their illness. It was a time when medical pioneers fearlessly explored new frontiers in healthcare, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional wisdom. Amidst the chaos of war, at Civil Defence First-Aid Stations, brave individuals stepped forward as blood donors for wounded soldiers serving their nations during World War II. These unsung heroes played an invaluable role in replenishing vital supplies and offering hope amidst despair. The Institute of Blood Transfusion became a beacon of hope and progress within its building walls. Here, countless lives were transformed through this miraculous procedure. It stood as a symbol of scientific advancement and human resilience against disease. Posters advocating for blood donation echoed across communities with powerful messages like "Your Blood Could Save A Life. " These simple yet profound words inspired people from all walks of life to come together and contribute towards this noble cause. One poignant moment captured on film showcases an October day in 1946 when a baby's life hung by a thread during heart surgery. Thanks to the timely intervention of a blood transfusion, this tiny soul was granted another chance at life – proof that these procedures could indeed work miracles. Even centuries before modern medicine embraced transfusion techniques, visionaries like Richard Lower recognized the potential impact it could have on humanity's well-being. His book on the heart published in 1669 laid down foundations for future breakthroughs that would shape medical history forever.