A Selected list of films of Interest to the Inhalation Therapist

Anatomy of The Cell, Bessis M. , M.D., extensive use of electron photomicroscopy to illustrate the cell components and their function. B & W, 20, F, Source: Squibb (SQ).

Bronchopulmonary Segments, Part I, Jackson Drs. , Huber , and Norris , 1955, excellent presentation of the gross anatomy of the lungs. C, 31, F, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA) and Pfizer Medical Film Library (Pf).

Endotracheal Anesthesia, McCuskey C. , M.D., covers equipment, anatomical structures involved, and procedures of intubation. C, 20, F, Source: Squibb (SQ).

Transtracheal Anesthesia, Wycoff C. C. , M.D., techniques of oral and nasal endotracheal intubation are shown. C, 24, F, Source: Astra Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. (AS).

Respiratory Resuscitation Techniques, Safar P. , M.D., complete theory and use of resuscitation techniques. C, 45, F, Source: Burroughs Wellcome & Co. (BW).

Introduction To Prolonged Artificial Ventilation, U.S. Army, 1962, teaches principles of safe and effective long-term ventilation using many of the newest theories and equipment. C, 38, F, Source: Commanding General, 1st U.S. Army (USA).

Introduction To Respiratory And Cardiac Resuscitation, Safar P. , M.D., U.S. Army, 1962, demonstrates the various cardiac and respiratory resuscitation techniques on patients and subjects. C, 33, F, Source: Air Force Film Library Center (USAF) or Commanding General, 1st U.S. Army (USA).

Pulse of Life, Gordon A. S. , M.D., 1962, a training film on external cardiac message and resuscitation for the general public. C, 27, R $15.00 (or purchase), Source: Pyramid Film Producers (P).

Resuscitation of The Newborn, James L. S. , M.D., 1963, principles of resuscitation of infants and physiology of pre- and post-natal oxygenation. C, 30, F, Source: Smith Kline & French Laboratories (SKF).

Asphyxia Neonatorum And Its Treatment, Mayer M. , M.D., account of various courses of respiratory insufficiency in newborns, and treatment. C, 29, F, Source: Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (San).

Physiology of Infant Resuscitation, Goddard R. F. , M.D., 1957, mechanical and physical forces influencing neonatal respiration are portrayed. C, 15, F, Source: Lovelace Foundation (LF).

Bacteria: Laboratory Study, Indiana University, demonstrates characteristics and activities of bacteria. C, 15, F, Source: Indiana University Medical Center (IU).

Microorganism: Harmful Activities, Indiana University, shows how microbes cause disease. C, 15, R $5.50, Source: Association Instructional Materials (AIM).

Dynamics of The Tubercle, Ebert Drs. and Barclay , 1956, cinemicroscopic demonstration of pathology of tuberculosis. C, 28, F, Source: Pfizer Medical Film Library (Pf).

Preparation of Sputum Specimens, 1949, techniques of sputum preparation for diagnosis of TB. B & W, 16, F, Source: Audio-Visual Facility, Public Health Service (PHS).

Hospital Sepsis, 1959, to educate hospital personnel to the ways infection can be spread throughout a hospital. C, 27, F, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA).

Pressure Steam Sterilization, Society of American Bacteriologists, discusses and demonstrates principals of pressure steam, dry heat, and ethylene oxide gas sterilization. C, 25, F, Source: Ideal Picture Corp. (IP).

Sterilization Procedures for The Medical Office, Perkins J. J. , 1962, deals primarily with procedure of sterilization in the steam autoclave but chemical germicides and ethylene oxide are also shown. C, 29, F, Source: Wyeth Film Library (WY).

William Harvey, Wellcome Foundation, demonstrates facts about the circulation of the blood. C, 30, F, Source: Burroughs Wellcome & Co. (BW).

Hemo The Magnificent, Bell Telephone Co., 1957, through animation, presents facts about the blood and circulatory system. C, 59, F, Source: American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (ATT).

Action of The Human Heart Valves, Ohio State University, 1956, shows the normal heart valves and valves with pathology. C, 20, F, Source: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFI) (or American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA) R $2.00).

Common Heart Disorders And Their Causes, Diehl H. , M.D., 1956, demonstrates the internal workings of the heart and how it is affected by disease. B & W, 16, R $2.00, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA).

The Heart Crippler, Ruhe D. S. , M.D., 1957, symptoms, diagnosis, cause, and treatment of rheumatic fever. B & W, 28, F, Source: Wyeth Film Library (WY).

Disorders of The Heart Beat, American Heart Association, 1957, mechanics of the normal and diseased heart described and illustrated. C, 20, F, Source: Wyeth Film Library (WY).

Oxygen Therapy in Heart Disease, American Heart Association, the role of oxygen in heart disease and use of equipment in administering it. B & W, 30, F, Source: Linde Co., Medical Service Dept. (L).

Cardio Respiratory Emergencies, Levine Drs. , Gordon , and Stephen , evaluates and demonstrates techniques of cardiac massage, resuscitation, defibrillation, etc. B & W, 30, F, Source: A. H. Robbins Co., Medical Film Service Dept. (AHR).

Just Four Minutes, Zohman L. R. , M.D., management of patient with cardiac arrest illustrating open chest cardiac massage. C, 26, F, Source: Winthrop Laboratories, Motion Picture Dept. (W).

Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest, Beck C. S. , M.D., covers respiratory and cardiac resuscitation. C, 20, F, Source: Squibb (SQ).

Closed Chest Cardiac Resuscitation, Kouwenhoven Drs. , Ing , and Jude , external heart massage and defibrillation explained. B & W, 18, F, Source: Ayerst Laboratories (A).

External Cardiac Massage, Jude Drs. , Kouwenhoven , and Knickerbocker , 1961. C, 22, F, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA) and Smith Kline & French Laboratories (SKF).

Ionization And Ionic Equilibrium, use of animation and live-action to explain ionization processes and differences between electrolytes and non-electrolytes. B & W, 15, R $5.50, Source: Association Instructional Materials (AIM).

The Cough, Bickerman H. , M.D., 1962, etiology of cough and use of heated saline in securing sputum for examination is presented. C, 22, F, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA) or Medical Motion Picture Library, Eli Lilly Co. (EL).

Clinical Problems in Chest Diseases, carcinoma, pleural effusion, perforated chest wound, and others are discussed. B & W, 90, F, Source: Upjohn Co., Dept. 943 (U).

Recognition and Management of Respiratory Acidosis, Smart Drs. , Motley , and Boyle , 1958, etiology, symptoms, and treatment of respiratory acidosis is discussed. C, 35, F, Source: Smith Kline & French Laboratories (SKF).

Conference on Current Concepts of Bronchial Asthma and Its Management, 1963, a symposium with Bates Drs. , Bickerman , Samter , and Sherman participating. C, 40, F, Source: Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD).

The Hidden Tear, Schern M. , M.D., the story of an eight-year old asthmatic and her fight to overcome asthma. B & W, 15, F, Source: Warner - Chilcott Laboratories (WC).

Asthmatic Page in the Family Album, Silbert N. E. , M.D., diagnosis and treatment of various types of asthma. C, 24, F, Source: Ciba (C).

Treatment of Respiratory Conditions in Children, Goddard R. F. , M.D., 1955, the treatment of a ten-year old asthmatic, including the use of IPPB, is shown. C, 13, F, Source: Lovelace Foundation (LF).

Bronchitis and Bronchiectasis, Rayl J. E. , M.D., delineation between bronchitis and bronchiectasis through use of physical exam, bronchography, and bronchoscopy. C, 34, F, Source: Pfizer Medical Film Library (Pf).

Application of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Chronic Bronchitis and Pulmonary Emphysema, N.Y.U. Medical Center and U.S.P.H.S., 1964, describes breathing exercises, postural drainage, etc. as treatment. C, 24, F, Source: Audio-Visual Facility, Public Health Service (PHS).

Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema, Hickman J. B. , M.D., 1964, clear description of physiological defects and treatment of these disorders. C, 32, F, Source: Wayne State University (WSU).

Chronic Bronchitis - A Team Affair, Brompton Hospital, London, 1965, complete coverage of bronchitis including discussion of physiotherapy. C, 30, F, Source: Ayerst Laboratories (A).

Cystic Fibrosis, Bruyn Drs. , Crane , and Steinbach , 1959, concise summary of history, clinical aspects, pathology, and treatment. C, 29, R $4.00, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA).

Lung Cancer, American Cancer Society, emphasizes the symptoms and diagnosis of lung cancer. 23, F, Source: American Cancer Society (ACS).

One in 20,000, semi-documentary about relationship between tobacco and lung cancer. C, 30, R $7.50, Source: Association Instructional Materials (AIM).

Is Smoking Worth It? American Cancer Society, facts about relationship between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. 16, F, Source: American Cancer Society (ACS).

Myasthenia Gravis, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and course are depicted. C, 20, F, Source: Department of Education, Roche Laboratories (R).

The Anatomy of a Disease, Squibb, presents the latest data about TB and its modern treatment. C, 15, F, Source: Squibb (SQ).

The Nature of Tuberculosis, Kumabe H. , M.D., 1954, facts concerning the nature of the tubercle bacillus in the lungs. B & W, 42, F, Source: ANA-NLN Film Library (ANA).

Breathe At Your Own Risk, U.S.P.H.S., 1962, presents all aspects of air pollution and its effects. B & W, 58, F, Source: Audio-Visual Facility, Public Health Service (PHS).

Frontiers of Allergy, Crieps L. H. , M.D., 1960, the basic concepts and mechanisms of allergy. C, 75, F, Source: Schering Corporation (S).

Pneumonectomy, Graham E. A. , M.D., 1951, pneumonectomy on seven-year old boy with bronchiectasis of the left lung. C, 20, R $5.00, Source: Davis & Geck, Film Library (DG).

Pneumonectomy for Carcinoma, Adams W. E. , M.D., 1953, diagnosis, pathology, and surgical technique of total pneumonectomy for primary carcinoma of the lung. C, 35, R $5.00, Source: Davis & Geck, Film Library (DG).

Lung Resection, Prochaska J. Dr. , 1956, three reels, all in color, total showing time 82 minutes, part I, 34 minutes, Techniques of Pneumonectomy, part II, 26 minutes, Lobectomy, part III, 22 minutes, Segmental Resection. R $4.00 for set of three reels, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA).

Valvuloplasty for Mitral Stenosis, Harken D. F. , M.D., treatment of severe mitral stenosis with complete operative procedure shown. C, 40, F, Source: Winthrop Laboratories, Motion Picture Dept. (W).

Open Heart Surgery Using the Kay-Anderson Heart-Lung Machine, Kay Drs. and Anderson , surgery to repair a ventricular septal defect and the use of cardiopulmonary bypass is shown. C, 22, F, Source: Upjohn Co., Dept. 943 (U).

Bedside Tracheotomy, Roe B. B. , M.D. C, 15, R $5.00, Source: American College of Surgeons (CS).

Emergency Airway-Crisis and Action, Ruhe D. S. , M.D., 1959, methods of emergency tracheotomy are shown. C, 23, F, Source: Kansas University (KU).

Management of Thoracic Injuries, Noer R. J. , M.D., 1962, full coverage of the treatment of thoracic injuries. C, 29, R $5.00, Source: Davis & Geck, Film Library (DG).

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, Noehren T. , M.D., 1960, techniques and use of IPPB. C, 31, R $2.00, Source: American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA).

Oxygen Therapy-Theory and Procedure, U.S. Air Force, 1962, illustrates the common methods of administering oxygen, stresses safe practices. C, 23, F, Source: Air Force Film Library Center (USAF) and Commanding General, 1st U.S. Army (USA).

Safe and Effective Oxygen Therapy, demonstrates procedures for administering oxygen by the common methods. C, 22, F, Source: Linde Co., Medical Service Dept. (L).

Breath of Life, cartoon form, good brief introduction to oxygen and its uses in medicine. C, 12, F, Source: Linde Co., Medical Service Dept. (L).

Aerosol and IPPB Therapy, Levine E. R. , M.D., 1964, techniques and use of various aerosol therapy equipment and IPPB. C, 30, F, Source: Puritan Compressed Gas Corp. (PCG).

Immediate Postoperative Care, Gleen F. , M.D., covers postoperative nursing care including suctioning and oxygen therapy. C, 30, F, Source: Squibb (SQ).

Simple Methods for Tracheal Suction, U.S. Army, 1961, demonstrates methods of tracheal suction. C, 11, F, Source: Commanding General, 1st U.S. Army (USA).

Blood Pressure Readings, Johns Hopkins, 1958, a teaching film on blood pressure taking. B & W, 29, F, Source: Audio-Visual Facility, Public Health Service (PHS).

Arterial Blood Pressure, theory, physics, and measurement of blood pressure. C, 35, F, Source: Medical Film Guild (MFG).

Vital Signs, Parts I, II, III, 1956, F, Source: Medical Film Library, National Naval Medical Center (N). Part I, explains temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. C, 21; Part II, demonstrates how to take pulse, temperature, and respiration. B & W, 20; Part III, explains and demonstrates blood pressure taking. B & W, 11.

Balance in Action, Mt. Zion Hospital, 1956, prevention of back strain. B & W, 14, R $5.00, Source: ANA-NLN Film Library (ANA).

The Inflammatory Reaction, Hirsh J. G. , M.D., 1960, details the response of living tissue to trauma and injury. C, 26, F, Source: Lederle Laboratories (Led).

Dynamics of Phagocytosis, Wilson A. T. , M.D., 1958, microscopic views of the reactions between bacteria and defensive body cells. B & W, 28, F, Source: Pfizer Medical Film Library (Pf).

Cytology, Part I, 1962, introduction to the normal and abnormal cell. C, 20, F, Source: Wexler Film Productions, Inc. (Wex).

Pathophysiology of the Tracheobronchial Tree, Dalton S. E. , M.D., 1962, anatomy of normal trachea, bronchi, and lungs reviewed, and pathology of various tracheobronchial conditions shown. C, 20, F, Source: S. E. Dalton, M.D. (SED).

What is Cancer? American Cancer Society, explains the biology of cancer. 21, F, Source: American Cancer Society (ACS).

Therapy Influencing the Autonomic Nervous System, Northwestern University Medical School, anatomy and physiology of the A.N.S. and the pharmacology of drugs which act upon it. C, 19, F, Source: G. D. Searle & Co. (GDS).

Invisible Bullets, Argonne National Laboratories, 1962, radiation-what it is, how it is produced, differences between alpha, beta, and gamma rays, etc. B & W, 29, F, Source: Argonne National Laboratory Film Center (ANL) and Public Information Service, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

Atomic Energy, Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1950, high school level introduction to atomic principles. B & W, 10, F, Source: Public Information Service, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

Atomic Physics, Arthur Rank, 1948, complete discussion of atomic theory, history, principles. B & W, 90 (2 reels), F, Source: Public Information Service, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

Refrigeration, U.S. Air Force, 1964, explains principles and operation of mechanical refrigeration units (applicable to oxygen tents). C, 13, F, Source: Air Force Film Library Center (USAF).

Respiration and Circulation, U.S. Air Force, 1961, functions of the respiratory and circulatory systems. C, 30, F, Source: Air Force Film Library Center (USAF).

Chemical Balance Through Respiration, National Foundation and University of Michigan Medical Center, basic facts of respiratory physiology with clinical examples. C, 23, F, Source: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFI) or R $5.00, The National Foundation (NF).

Principles of Respiratory Mechanics, Part I, Harvard University, 1954, illustrates mechanical behavior of lungs including concepts of elastic and resistive properties and pressure-volume relationships. C, 22, F, Source: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFI) or R $2.00, American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA).

Principles of Respiratory Mechanics, Part II, Harvard University, 1956, illustrates alterations in mechanics of breathing produced by asthma, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and respiratory muscle paralysis. C, 21, F, Source: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFI) or R $2.00, American Medical Association, Motion Picture Library (AMA).

Hypoxia, Indications for Oxygen Therapy, Levine E. R. , M.D., reviews physiology of respiration and demonstrates types of hypoxia and treatment. C, 30, F, Source: Linde Co., Medical Service Dept. (L).

Mechanical Factors Governing Expiratory Obstruction to Airflow, Dayman H. G. , M.D., 1954, dynamics of expiratory airflow. C, 20, F, Source: Howard G. Dayman, M.D. (HGD).

Fire and Explosion Hazards, Bureau of Mines and University of Pittsburgh, 1959, points out fire hazards and techniques of prevention, especially in the O.R. C, 30, F, Source: Film Service Dept., Abbott Laboratories (Abb).

No Margin for Error, vividly presents how human error can lead to liability action. B & W, 30, F, Source: Film Library, Wm. S. Merrell Co. (M).

Film Reference Guide for Medicine and Allied Sciences-1965, compiled by the Federal Advisory Council on Medical Training Aids, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Communicable Disease Center, Atlanta, Georgia, and available from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20025, at $2.50 per copy. Four-hundred and three pages including a cross index by subjects and titles, and a very complete list of film sources. Lists films and filmstrips for rental only. Revised annually.

Medical and Surgical Motion Pictures - A Catalog of Selected Films, 1964, compiled by Dept. of Postgraduate Programs, Medical Motion Pictures and Television of the American Medical Association and available from American Medical Association (AMA) at $5.00 per copy. Three-hundred and sixty-five pages broken down by subjects and including a title index and complete list of film sources.

Cardiovascular Disease Slide Set #EM 247, set of 20, 35mm Kodachrome (2x2) slides covering such topics as circulation of the blood, congenital heart defects, coronary heart disease, hypertension, etc. Purchase only, $5.00 per set. Source: American Heart Association (AHA).