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Krasnogvardeets — Catalog of the Medical Instruments and Equipment, St-Petersburg, Soviet Union, 1968
Krasnogvardeets, Catalog of the Medical Devices, Apparatus and Instruments, 1968Krasnogvardeets, Cat

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Catalog of the Medical Devices, Equipment and Instruments, Krasnogvardeets. The 1968 catalogue of medical products made by the Soviet Krasnogvardeyets Association in Leningrad. Tracing its origins to the early 18th century and its links to Nikolay Pirogov, the article highlights the development of Soviet medical technology, including surgical instruments, diagnostic devices, and artificial organ systems. The catalogue provides valuable insights into medical manufacturing and international trade in the USSR.

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Nikolay Pirogov painted by Ilya Repin in 1881
Pirogov, Nikolay Ivanovich

Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov (Russian: Николай Иванович Пирогов; 25.11.1810 – 5.12.1881) was a renowned Russian surgeon, "The father of Russian field surgery" and "The father of Russian topography anatomy", scientist, professor of surgery, publicist and author. Pirogov promoted surgical anaesthesia in Russian Empire, was the first who describe some negative effects and possible complications of general anaesthesia. He was one of the first in the world introducing ether anaesthesia on the battlefield.

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Krasnogvardeets Medical Instruments Factory in Leningrad / St-Petersburg

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Krasnogvardeets Medical Instruments factory in Leningrad / St-Petersburg