Swett & Lewis Therapy Tube
(1898-1902)
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20”
(50cms) long, 3.5” (9cms) bulb. Thin
platinum anti-cathode. Looped platinum wire
terminal connections. Villard
type platinum capillary regulator (the external part of which is broken: see middle picture, above right). This
tube was specifically designed for radiotherapy by the “Swett & Lewis
Co.,
“To meet the demand
for a tube that may be used in the throat or vagina, we have designed a
simple, strong and convenient one. The bulb and all but the end of the tube (to
the left in the top picture) are made in such a way that they are opaque to
the X-ray. The end of the tube, however, is transparent to the ray, and may
be brought nearly, or quite, into direct contact with the diseased area. This
reduces the time necessary for exposure, and increases the efficiency of the
treatment. The terminals are so situated that the wires may be kept well away
from the patient. The tube is substantially built, and the platinum tube
regulator is supplied in all cases. This tube is recommended for work where
small areas are to be treated, or for internal work.” Courtesy Jeff Behary: (http://www.electrotherapymuseum.com)
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