This week, we’re talking about scarificators. These alarming devices are filled with tiny blades. Also known as 'mechanical leeches' they were designed to be used for bloodletting._______________Follow us on:Bluesky - @physiciansgalleryInstagram - @physiciansgalleryTikTok - @physiciansgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/PhysiciansGallerySign up for our newsletter - www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletterTo support heritage at the RCPE, please donate:www.rcpe.ac.uk/donate_______________The Team:Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/ProducerRachel Forrest - Researcher/PresenterDr Daisy Cunynghame - Researcher/PresenterDr Sarah Hayward - Editor/Producer