Traumatic Surgery Extremities

This 1930s film offers a detailed look at medical procedures in a United States hospital, focusing on the treatment of a patient with a leg injury. It begins with the preparation of the operating theater and patient, including the removal of clothing and assessment of the wound. Medical staff perform various procedures such as applying a tourniquet, inserting needles, and administering fluids like saline and glucose. The film features the use of a portable X-ray machine and the process of splinting the fractured leg. Extensive care is shown in managing the patient's condition, from adjusting the bed to applying and removing bandages and splints. Surgeons are also depicted preparing for surgery by scrubbing up and using sterilization techniques on the wound. We digitized and uploaded this film from the Orgone Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.