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It almost looks as if someone had broken out of the restraints even thought thats probably not the case
David D
Wed 03-30-2005
Why have restraints at a TB hospital?
Cyrus
Tue 06-14-2005
I was wrong, they aren't restraints; these look like supports, probably for lifting people in and out of bathtubs and beds.
Motts
Tue 06-14-2005
I'm pretty sure they were for lifting patients. The chains are too thick to be restraints.
Jess
Wed 04-12-2006
My husband was in one such hospital in 1972.It was called The Tennessee chest disease hospital.They were not restrained however they were threatened with jail if they left.
Mary
Sat 10-28-2006
They are mechanical lift straps.
AvalonSeeker
Sun 02-10-2008
To understand what these things are, one must first get out of the "restraint" mindset that is commonly shown in horror movies. These are not restraints. They are used to move people that cannot move themselves. Think about it this way, you are a ninety pound nurst trying to move three hundred pounds of dead weight. Now tell me, do you need help?
The world of special needs also has quite a few devices to this day that look like something used to restrain someone in a horror flick. Take a look a a standing frame someday :)
Dead Girl Dose
Tue 06-10-2008
Hey Mary--they still threaten jail time for active TB. Should the rest of the population get the joy of being exposed to such a disease b/c someone with it doesn't see the need for hospitalization?
gr8rn2b
Sun 04-26-2009
Yes, the photo is a supporting lift. It was used to help transfer patients to different area of the hospital. The modern day terminology is now called a "Hoyer Lift."
Colleen
Mon 08-17-2009
Perhap Hannibal Lechter was inspired from a patient from this place...
Misty Issel
Mon 11-09-2009
1st ever standing frame
jaily bird
Wed 11-02-2011

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