Summary
The Mona Robert oropharyngeal airway device is a metal piece used for keeping air passages open during anaesthesia. It is a flattened anatomically curved tube, holes at the side and the dorsal surface near the distal end of the tube, and a flange at the proximal end to prevent overinsertion. Used in applying anaesthetics for surgery or dental work on patients in mental health hospitals in Victoria, Australia, circa 1940
Physical Description
shallowly curved, wide flat stain steel tube, open at both ends. It has a slightly sorrugated, square plate (with one small oval hole, apart from the mouth hole) framing one opening. The other end has a round hole through top and bottom and oblong holes in each side as well as the open end of the tube.
Significance
Example of surgical equipment used in Victorian mental health hospitals
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1940
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Engraved: MADE BY E.A.D. SYDNEY.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
11 cm (Length), 4.7 cm (Width), 4 cm (Height)
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References
card with exhibit. Down Bros and Mayer & Phelps Ltd. "Surgical Instruments, Appliances and Hospital Equipment". London 1955.
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Keywords
Anaesthetic Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgical Apparatus & Instruments, Making History - Psych Services
