1950's clinic

Am in the process of setting up with a friend a 'clinic from the 1950s', we have a lot of old medical equipment, I am interested in any suggestions on good movies or other 'erotica' that we can access to make sure we create the right 'look'. We are also interested in anyone with other equipment etc that they may wish to get rid of. I should add we are based in Belgium and already have a comprehensive clinic and are very experienced players - this 'retro' look is something that we think will be a nice variation on the modern equipment and look we have. Thank you for any advice or contributions.

Nikky

Nikky -- I would love it if you would post some pictures of your current clinic -- and/or of the 1950's clinic equipment you have acquired. I have a very similar interest, and would love to compare notes!

I think this is just fascinating! Wish I had the space to set up a home exam room, but what a great idea to fashion it after a particular period in time. My choice would have to be the art-deco era. Has anyone else done this? Pics, please!

Ladydoc

That's brilliant.... I love thinking about a time when medicine was more hands-on.

Exactly....a golden era of medicine when it was all about clinical acumen and with far less reliance on mindless scans and medical imaging.

Unfortunately it slightly predates fiberoptic endoscopes however the cold rigid instruments of the day had an invasive quality all their own. By the 1950's at least they had reached electric illumination. Previously the patient was instructed prior to a proctoscopy that under no circumstances should they fart or they would blow out the candle.

I've got a very modern clinic room but would also love a 1950's style ward set up to do good old fashioned bedbathing and treatments.....lovely.

Ieeee! That sounds great! How is it coming along?

I watched a movie called Fausto 5.0 lately. It's from the ninety's but some scene's take place in a deserted hospital. It's older than fifties: thirties or even older still, but it's beautiful.

As soon as I move to an apartment which isn't temporarily, I will try to make my bedroom like a thirties-fifties hospital room. So far I only have a bed stand, but a girl can dream right? 😃

Do you also like medical equipment from that period like syringes and stethoscopes?

Did you see the vintage picture's on gallery?

Please put on some pictures of your clinic. Are you also planning on wearing the matching 50's outfit? That must be hard to come by, don't you think? Oh I just can't stop typing! Sorry bout that: I'm just really exited! Would love to hear from you!

good luck with it all!

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Unfortunately it slightly predates fiberoptic endoscopes however the cold rigid instruments of the day had an invasive quality all their own. By the 1950's at least they had reached electric illumination. Previously the patient was instructed prior to a proctoscopy that under no circumstances should they fart or they would blow out the candle.

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But DrJ58, wouldn't it also be likely that methane present in a flatulent emission could, upon coming into contact with flame, cause a sudden flare-up capable of singeing the examining physician's eyebrows?

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This reminds me of my two older brothers trying to light their farts. 😁 😁

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[quote= Addie]But DrJ58, wouldn't it also be likely that methane present in a flatulent emission could, upon coming into contact with flame, cause a sudden flare-up capable of singeing the examining physician's eyebrows?[/quote]

Exposing colonic gases to an open flame certainly could result in an explosion. Flatulence may contain not only methane but also hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide gases, which are all highly flammable. No doubt that a gas explosion in the exam room would ruin everyone's day, the patient as well as the examiner's, so the assistant should have kept a fire extinguisher ready.

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Always interested in seeing new ideas

Absolutely love vintage themes. Have been to a few dungeons that had some 1940s -60s exam rooms, classrooms, and holding cells.

Very emersive, i plan on collecting some tools and furnature from that era when I get the space. Going to try and find or make some victorian pieces. Dream piece would be a table with restraints. Would love to have a gyno bench as well.

Should have hernia trusses in your clinic set up,let's talk about them