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Can you recognize this old tool?...

Posted: 6/17/13 1:34pm Message 1 of 2
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CAN YOU NAME THIS OLD TOOL?


Thought you would enjoy this educational moment in American history.

 

Do you know what it is?

Give it a guess, then look below for the answer.




Hint: 

Used by a physician .........

 

 

Hint: 

It's a kit ........

 

Tobacco Smoke Enemas (1750s-1810s)

 

The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient's rectum for various medical purposes, primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims. 

A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke towards the rectum. 

The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration, but doubts aboutthe credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase "blowin' smoke up your ass".

It has been reintroduced in Washington , by the Obama Administration - as an integral part of the New Health Care Program.




 




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Re: Can you recognize this old tool?...

Posted: 6/18/13 12:21pm Message 2 of 2
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Damn...............SO TRUE!


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