Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 616.9-617.6 YOU, TIME AND CANCER. AmCancer 1948 16min sd color $71.92, loan 616.9 sh-c-ad Pi'oduced by Baron, Inc. for the American Cancer Society Tells the forceful story of a man with cancer who regrets the time he wasted In getting an examination and diagnosis. Makes a plea for early action in fighting cancer YOUR FIGHT AGAINST INFANTILE PARALYSIS. NatFdInfantPar 1945 15min sd $10, loan 616.9 sh-c-ad Produced by RKO Pathe Intended for the use of the county chapters of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Narrated by Basil O'Connor, president of the National Foundation, this film is a pictorial answer to that oft-asked question, "What becomes of the money I contribute to the March of Dimes?" "Employs documentary and dramatic techniques to present briefly and effectively the facts about syphilis." Scholastic 617 Surgery ACCIDENT SERVICE. BIS 1945 40min sd $75. rent $5 617 tr-ad Reel 1 takes the case of an Injured miner step by step through his treatments until he is pronounced cured Reel 2 reveals treatment for another back Injury involving damage to the spinal cord The film follows the development of typical cases as they convalesce and finally are released to go back to work COMPLETE HARELIP AND ASSOCIATED CLEFT PALATE. MedicalRes 1947 15min si $14.75, rent $2.50; also color $75 617 tr Produced by Sherwood Pictures A six-day old baby has been born with a harelip and cleft palate. Under local anesthesia the surgeon lays flat the upper part of the infant's face and sutures it together MODERN SURGERY. Forum ed MOT 1949 ISmin sd $55 617 Jh-sh-c-ad The film gives a thorough glimpse into the work of the various medical personnel who aid in the operation NEW FACES COME BACK. CanNFB 1946 28min sd $75, rent $3.75 617 c-ad-forum The story of an R.C.A.F. flight engineer severely burned in a plane crash who underwent treatment at an English hospital for plastic surgery cases. Just how much an understanding and sympathetic reception by the community means to plastic surgery cases is brought home in a few dramatized incidents PARAVERTEBRAL THORACOPLASTY— UNDER LOCAL AND BLOCK ANESTHESIA. MedicalRes 1947 ISmin si $14.75; also color $75 617 tr Shows the removal of diseased lung reached by first removing rib. Shows new technique of local and block anesthesia REMOVAL OF PLEURAL TUMOR. Medical Res 1947 15min si $14.75; also color $75 617 After removmg a rib to gain access the surgeon removes a large pleural tumor from patient's lung REPAIR OF A HIATUS HERNIA, MedicalRes 1947 24min si $3»50; also color $150 617 tr Patient's stomach has ruptured thru the diaphragm. It is necessary for surgeon to push same back into position and suture the tear. Excellent views of stomach, heart and lungs RHINOPLASTY. MedicalRes 1947 15min si $14.75, rent $2; also color $75 617 tr Produced by Sherwood Pictures Under local anesthesia the surgeon's skilled hands straighten the disfigured nose of a young woman. Extreme close-ups show the entire operation and transfiguration after slivers of bone are removed TECHNIC OF SKIN GRAFTING: INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES. Poth 1940 30min si color loan 617 tr "Depicts the form and use of a special set of Instruments for cutting split skin grafts described in Surgery, 6, 935-939 (December, 1939). Technically, the equipment Is easy to use, no assistance Is needed, and large skin grafts of predeterm'ned thicknesses are readily obtained. "The procedures deal with methods of applying split skin grafts as basically set forth in Surg. Gynec. and Obst., 75. 779-784 (December, 1942)." School of medicine, Galveston. Texas 6 1 7.6 Care of the teef h ABOUT FACES. USPubHServ 1941 lOmin sd loan 617.6 el-Jh-sh-c-ad May also be purchased upon authorization by the Surgeon General A longer version (25min) in color may be rented from the American dental assn for $3. It includes more details about the structure of teeth Semi-dramatic film. Danny Smith's teeth prove they're In good condition. Shows how Danny took care of them. Also shows results of inadequate dental care. Commentary Is by Lowell Thomas BEHIND THE SMILE. DalryCounStLouls 1939 lOmin sd loan 617.6 Jh-sh Guide The story is introduced by showing a series of beautiful action shots of typical people including a brand new baby, a toddler, school children — college students, young home makers, proud parents — with the smile always an asset, depicting the importance of good dental care. Stresses the importance of dental supervision during pregnancy, infancy, and preschool, school and adolescent periods FORMS AND USES OF THE TEETH. EBF 1943 15min si $24 617.6 el-jh-sh-c-ad Guide Various adaptations of animal teeth are pictured such as the tearing teeth of the shark — the poison fangs of snakes — the incisors of the beaver — the highly specialized tusks of the elephant, wart hog, and walrus. The adaptation of teeth to herbivorous and carnivorous diets is indicated. Human teeth are shown — their types, their uses, their importance to health. Corrective dentistry ia suggested GETTING READY FOR THE DENTIST. WillowDist 1949 llmin sd $27 617.6 c-ad May also be rented from NYU for $2 Content and narration by Dr Alice V. Keliher 429