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The first Blalock-Taussig anastomosis by Dr. Helen Taussig. 1968

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Title

The first Blalock-Taussig anastomosis by Dr. Helen Taussig. 1968

Subject

The development of the first surgical operation to treat tetralogy of fallot, a congenital heart defect commonly called "blue baby syndrome".

Description

Pediatric Cardiologist Helen Taussig, along with Vivien Thomas and Alfred Blalock, pioneered the first surgical operation to treat tetralogy of fallot, a congenital heart defect commonly called "blue baby syndrome", due to the characteristic blue skin pigmentation of children with the defect. In this lecture at Johns Hopkins Hospital, recorded in February of 1968, Dr. Taussig discusses the blue baby operation and all of the work that led up to its first being performed in November of 1944.

Creator

Taussig, Helen B. (Helen Brooke), 1898-1986.

Format

1 sound tape reel : analogue, 3 3/4 ips., 2 track, mono ; 1/4 in. original.

Extent

48 min

Identifier

233784

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Original Format

1 sound tape reel : analogue, 3 3/4 ips., 2 track, mono ; 1/4 in. original.

Duration

48 minutes