RECENT AUDIO-VISUAL ACQUISITIONS

February 23, 1987

Pleur-evac, the evolution and development ,
of chest drainage systems 14" and 3/4" VHS 22 mins.

(Library use only)

Reviews the physiology of the respiratory cycle and defines
pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax and medialstinal shift. The
evolution, mechanics, capabilities and care of the pleur-evac
system is also presented.

Reducing the risk of transmission of infectious diseases ;
during CPR practice, 1986 &" VHS 8 mins.

 

(In house use only)

Discusses methods of reducing the risk of transmission of infec-
tious diseases during the practice of CPR on mannequins.

Stephen Lewis: "Public Education for World Citizenship" ;
1985 45" VHS 60 mins.

Stephen Lewis, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations,
discusses the need for the humanistic approach in the public
school system. In a lecture to educators, he calls for a
greater awareness of not only the humanities and social sciences,
but also of contemporary issues, so that students may better
understand world issues.

Crying in the Dark 4" VHS & booklet 30 mins.

 

This film is a powerful combination of case histories presented
by male and female victims and co-sufferers, interspersed with
valuable information from helping professionals working in the
Eield of child sexual abuse.

Discovering the Music of India 4" VHS 22 mins.

 

The two main types of Indian music, the Carnatic of the south and
the Hindustani of the north, are performed in national settings.
A wide variety of instruments are used, and both these and the
musical forms are explained. Describes how Indian music differs
from western music. A traditional Indian dance shows the
importance of the art of gesture.

Discovering the Music of Japan 45" VHS 22 mins.

 

Shows three major Japanese instruments and explains how they fit
into current Japanese life. Includes performances of traditional
Singing and dancing.