Ventilator Collection

Making iron lungs med01_01_0323
Morris Motor Works, Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford. A scene in a factory producing iron lungs for Australia. Lord Nuffield, the car magnate

Demonstrating an iron lung med01_01_0377
Charing Cross Underground Station, City Of Westminster, Greater London. Two nurses operating an iron lung at an exhibition in Charing Cross underground station

Female workers in a shed of the hospital of Montecatini Terme Montecatini - Terme. Date of Photograph:1926

Interior of the Conceria Pedani. Two women with large pieces of hide, stretched in wooden frames, in a large room. Date of Photograph:1919 -1920 ca

Steel lung, Brompton Hospital
Steel Lung at the Brompton hospital in London. Also known as a tank ventilator, iron lung or Drinker tank, is a type of negative pressure ventilator; a mechanical respirator which encloses most of a

Punkah - type of ventilator 1886
A " punkah" -type of ventilator for keep cool during warm weather or heat wave, comprising of a large fan flap set above a table, operated by foot pedals

Apparatus for ventilation (litho)
6013424 Apparatus for ventilation (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apparatus for ventilation)

The Recent Naval Manoeuvres, the Humours of Coaling in the Red Fleet (engraving)
1047574 The Recent Naval Manoeuvres, the Humours of Coaling in the Red Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Naval Manoeuvres)

Chimneys, Ventilators (oil on canvas)
BRN159852 Chimneys, Ventilators (oil on canvas) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; American, out of copyright

Pneumatics ventilator, section and plan, 18th century.. Pneumatics ventilator, section and plan, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Slice fan
Antique illustration of industrial fan

Disc fan of Blackman
Illustration of Disc fan of Blackman

Fan with electric drive

Wall mounted fan
Illustration of a Wall mounted fan

Large ventilator (weather machine)
Illustration of a Large ventilator (weather machine)

Illustration of male patient lying in bed connected to IV drip, ventilator attached to trachea, and tubes in chest after lung transplant surgery

Crozier Head, by W. G. Rogers, Ventilator for Ceiling, by Bielefield, Wall Decoration
Crozier Head, by W.G. Rogers, Ventilator for Ceiling, by Bielefield, Wall Decoration, by G.J. Morant, 1851 Engraving

Crozier Head, by W. G. Rogers, Ventilator for Ceiling, by Bielefield, Wall Decoration, by G
Crozier Head, by W.G. Rogers, Ventilator for Ceiling, by Bielefield, Wall Decoration, by G.J. Morant, 1851 Engraving

Administering drugs
MODEL RELEASED. Administering drugs through a central line

Intensive care patient
MODEL RELEASED. Intensive care patient

Sleep apnoea treatment C013 / 8744
MODEL RELEASED. Sleep apnoea treatment. Close-up of an obese woman using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat sleep apnoea

George Poe, US ventilator pioneer C014 / 0122
George Poe (1846-1914), US ventilator pioneer. Poes early career as a chemist in Trenton, New Jersey, USA, saw him supply dentists with nitrous oxide (laughing gas)

Electrical Appliances
This French farmers wife has an electric cooker, radiator, water heater, iron, boiler, washing machine, sewing machine and ventilator Date: 1961

CROTON AQUEDUCT, 1860. A ventilator tower of the Croton Aqueduct. Wood engraving, American, 1860

Auto-louvre in domestic greenhouse. Opens and closes automatically depending on the ambient temperature

Metro network ventilators
Building the Slavyansky Boulevard station of the Moscow metro networks Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line

Mechanical Cooling
A " punkah" -type ventilator for keep cool during warm weather or heat wave, comprising of a large fan operated by foot pedals

20h. p. Austin Marlborough Landaulette
A photograph showing the 20h.p. Austin Marlborough Landaulette. The car had a 10ft wheelbase chasis. Its fitments included a ventilator in the roof

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Ventilators have come a long way since their inception, evolving from iron lungs to sophisticated machines that save lives. The image of the iron lung brings to mind the early days of respiratory support, where patients with polio relied on these massive contraptions for survival. In one photo, we see a demonstration of an iron lung at Brompton Hospital, showcasing the ingenuity behind this steel lung. But ventilators didn't stop there - in 1886, the punkah-type ventilator was introduced as a more portable option. This unique device resembled a fan and provided much-needed airflow in confined spaces. Another intriguing piece of history is an apparatus for ventilation captured in litho form; it serves as a testament to human innovation and our constant quest for better healthcare solutions. Moving forward through time, we encounter various depictions of ventilators in different contexts. An engraving titled "The Recent Naval Manoeuvres" shows how even coaling ships required proper ventilation systems to ensure safety and efficiency during operations. Meanwhile, "Chimneys, Ventilators, " depicted on canvas with oil paints, highlights the importance of ventilation not only in medical settings but also in everyday life. Delving deeper into history reveals fascinating discoveries like an 18th-century pneumatics ventilator section and plan. This intricate design showcases our ancestors' understanding of air pressure manipulation for respiratory assistance long before modern technology emerged. Architects and engineers also recognized the significance of ventilation systems when designing buildings. A page from "The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium" dated back to 1892 features engravings illustrating various types of ventilators used within structures. Ventilation has played such a vital role throughout history that even significant events like "The Great Exhibition" couldn't overlook its importance; engravings capturing this event showcase people appreciating innovative designs related to airflow control. Finally, we encounter something called a slice fan, which adds a touch of whimsy to the world of ventilation.