Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic

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Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic

5311887 Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic at the Salpetriere, Paris, founded 1877. 2 Wimshurst machines (static electric machines) in glass cases which contained saucers of calcium chloride to keep the atmosphere dry, and belt driven by an electric motor. Patients sit in a row of insulated stools and are charged: an assistant draws sparks from them as he moves slowly along the line. Found to have a sedative effect. Some authorities considered that the ozone produced by the machines was also beneficial. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this engraving of Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic at the Salpetriere in Paris. Founded in 1877, this image transports us to a moment in history where science and medicine intersected in fascinating ways. In the center of the scene are two Wimshurst machines, static electric machines enclosed in glass cases with saucers of calcium chloride to maintain dryness. These machines were belt-driven by an electric motor, creating a spectacle as sparks danced along the line of insulated stools where patients sat. As an assistant moved slowly along the row, drawing sparks from each patient, a sedative effect was said to take hold. Some believed that the ozone produced by these machines also had beneficial effects on those undergoing treatment. This illustration captures not only the advanced technology of its time but also the dedication and innovation of individuals like Charcot who pushed boundaries in their quest for understanding and healing. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in our knowledge and practice of medicine while honoring those who paved the way for modern healthcare.

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