medical tools of antiquity

medical tools of antiquity Amputation Knife (used in the 1700s)

The knife used for amputation in the 18th century, because of the shape the surgeon tend to make a circular cut through the skin and muscle before the bone is cut with the saw. In the 1800s, straight blades are becoming more popular because they can be more easily leave the folds of skin that can be used to close the piece. Amputation Saw (used in the 1600s)

While some surgeons choose to flaunt their wealth with saws full of decorated like this, in the cracks the intricate sculptures proved to be a breeding ground for germs. Arrow Remover (used in the 1500s)

Not much is known about this tool, but according to the hypothesis, this tool is inserted into the wound in the position of contracts, with the Central shaft is used to catch the eye darts. The knife, which seems to have the sharper edges facing outward, then extended by using a pair of scissors so that it can draw out the eyes DART. Artificial Leech (used in the 1800s)

Siphoning off blood with workings such as the leech is a popular treatment for various medical conditions found in the 1840s and is often used in eye surgery and ear. The rotating blade will cut wounds in the skin of the patient, while the cylinder is to be used to produce vacuum that will suck the blood. Bullet Extractor (used in the 1500s)

This tool is used to dilate the cervix of women during childbirth, with the amount of dilation is measured on a scale that there is in the butt. The tool is less favored because it often causes the cervix to tear. Circumcision Knife (used in the 1770s)

Ritual circumcision performed worldwide for a variety of reasons, but some of the instruments used in that process as very scary because it uses the model of a knife as seen on the picture in Europe since the 18th century. Ecraseur (used in the 1870s)

Ecraseur is used to decide on hemorrhoids and the uterus or ovarian tumors. Chains are looped over mass and amplified by using a ratchet, thus stopping the blood circulation in the area. Hernia Tool (used in the 1850s)

This unique tool is used after hernia recovery. This tool will be incorporated into the body near the affected area and left it there for a week to produce scar tissue that will help close the hernia. Hirtz Compass (used in 1915)

Hirtz compass used to determine the presence of bullets in the body accurately so that bullets can be removed with the utmost precision. Hysterotome/Metrotome (used in 1860-1890)

Lithotome (used in 1740-1830)

Lithotome is used to cut the bladder which aims to remove the stone. Its axis contains a hidden blade is inserted into the bladder and then released using a spring-loaded handle. Mouth Gag (used in 1880-1910)

This is a wooden stopper screw-shaped mouth that will be put into the mouth of a patient sedated to keep the airway so that is always open. Scarificator (used in 1910-1920)

Scarificators used in the blood. Spring-loaded knives in this device will cut off the skin, and a special round glass cups can be applied on top of the wound. When it has become warm, will help draw blood out quicker. Skull Saw (used in 1830 to 1860)

This knife is used to cut off part of the skull, allowing for access by other instruments. Tobacco Smoke Enema (1750-used in 1810)

Tobacco Enema is used to insert the cigarette smoke into a patient's rectum for various medical purposes, mainly to resuscitate the victim. A tube will be inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and the bottom which forces the smoke toward the rectum. The warmth of the smoke was thought to stimulate the process of respiration, but doubts about the credibility of this tool causes the onset of expressions such as "smoke that will explode one's ass." The Guillotine (used in the 1860s)

This tool is used to remove the tonsils, which worked like a guillotine blade, which will slice up the infected tonsils. This "double" guillotine designs for both the tonsils may be removed at the same time. Trephine (used in the 1800s)

Trephine is a medical device which features a knife cylinder used to hollow out a skull. And the Spike in the middle is used to start the procedure of cutting. Vaginal Speculum (used in the 1600s)

Specula were used for thousands of years, which allows doctors to have better vision and access to areas of the vagina (or other body cavities). This is an example of medical instruments in 17th-century Europe, which appears to use movement cranking for expansion, more than just a scary decorations.