Summary
Box of Clauden, made by Luitpold-Werk, circa 1940 used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital, Victoria, Australia. Unused free sample. Clauden, which is obtained from animal tissue, promotes coagulation of blood. Used in cases of haemorrhage, accident and in surgery.
Physical Description
The drug 'clauden' is contained in 6 x 10cc brown glass ampoules shaped like tiny wine bottles with tear-shaped necks. They are in a flat cardboard box with lift-off lid. Base is shaped into separate compartments for each ampoule to lie in. There is a small sealed packet which may contain needles (probably files). There are 2 different instruction leaflets from manufacturers Unused free sample. Emptied by conservation.
Significance
Example of pharmaceuticals used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Haemostatic Clauden/ in sterile solution ready for use. ... Luitpold-Werk Munich/ Made in Germany...
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
10 cm (Length), 2.5 cm (Width), 11.5 cm (Height)
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References
Manufacturer's instruction leaflets with exhibit.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
