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CPR Baby

Gin

She looks better than the ugly babies we practice CPR on. At least, you might want to save it.

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Wonderland

Toothbrush Cabinet

Gin

Good idea locking up toothbrushes, we had a patient that swollowed everything she could. Had surgery for removing necklaces, bracelets, TOOTHBRUSHES. When a patient asked for a new toothbrush once and I had to order some from Central Supply, I told him to ask Jasmine or whatever, she swollowed most of them.

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Wonderland

Bedframe

gin

The so called "extra cage" around the window, is for one reason only, so that the window can be opened and fresh air can come in. We only have 3 windows on our unit , that have barred windows that open and we all wish there were more. Especially the patients, so they can get fresh air into their rooms. Nothing smells worse than a room with someone that doesn't bathe, wets the bed and passes gas all night. Enough to make you gag.

Location: Northwood Asylum  Gallery: Silence

Bone Stretcher

gin

these were used for CP patients and Polio patients, whose legs had become arthropathied by lack of use and muscle tone. This stretched the legs and spine so they would straighten out and not draw up from lack of use, i.e. going into permanent fetal position

Location: Linton State Hospital  Gallery: Deep Breaths