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| Picture No | 10218179 |
| Date | 1884 |
| Description | Incubators, at the Maternity Hospital, Port Royal, Paris |
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A sketch of Mr Tarnier's incubators for babies. The incubator is made of a wooden box with padded sides, for insulation. The box containing the child sits on a compartment of hot water bottles, with a chimney allowing the air to circulate. Thermometers are placed inside the incubator, to aid the nurses in checking that a consistant temperature is maintained.
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| Source | The Illustrated London News. 8 March 1884 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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