Summary
Ampoules - Fructose, David G Bull Laboratory, circa 1950. From the pharmacy of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria. Fructose ampoules may have been used to provide nourishment to patients via a drip.
Physical Description
9 large glass ampoules (100cc) containing fructose - 5%. Ampoules are tubular with long, tear-shaped nozzles, without opening. 6 ampoules wrapped in brown paper.
Significance
Examples of pharmaceuitcals used in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Inscriptions
HERMETTE/FRUCTOSE/5% 100cc. DAVID G. BULL/LABORATORY/2 printed on side of each ampoule
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Overall Dimensions
3 cm (Length), 25 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
