Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Bleeding cup |
Object Name |
Cup, Bleeding |
Credit line |
Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O Medical Museum |
Description |
This bleeding cup was applied after using a fleam to extract blood more rapidly. A wad of hemp or fax was placed in the cup with the rim in contact with the skin. Although widely used the patient could get scorched and there were better ways. |
Search Terms |
Glass Pathology |
Subjects |
Medical equipment & supplies Blood |
Collection |
Medical and Surgical Equipment |
Accession number |
Pharma. 6 |