Graphic Medical Instruments

Hi All,

LAst week was a bit of a wash.  Missed two treatment as a result of equipment breakdown.  The low dose X-ray used for body alignment was at the core of the problem and had to be completely rebuilt.  I went on the behind-the-scenes tour and have an even greater appreciation for the complexity and sophistication of the equipment used.  In the research lab, a team from NASA and LLU are looking for ways to protect the astronauts in the space station, in their EV suits and eventually on the moon and Mars from proton radiation in Space.  This radiation come from solar flares from the sun. So, the was for the American space travel to the moon and later to MArs will pass thru LLUMC Proton Center!

Alright, to the pictures:

#1: This is photo of the balloon apparatus that I look forward to each morning!:)  At the business end is a pediatric enema "Needle".  This is wrapped with a rubber sonography cover - the balloon.  A plastic tube leads back to a 60 cc (60 ml) syringe filled with water. This is used to inject into and withdraw the water from the balloon.

#2: this is at one of the Wdnesday eveing support meetings.  On the left is Dr.Lynn Martel looking on while while his assistant, Patty, makes some announcements.

#3: P-40N Warhawk WW II fighter/bomber used extensively in the Far East

#4: P-38L WW II fighter - one of very few twin engined models. This one was modified for recon

#5: Fokker Dr.1 Driedecker (Fokker triplane)  German WW I fighter made famous by the "Red Baron", Baron Manfred Von Richthofen.

God bless to all,

Fred