Summary
Electro-Convulsive Therapy Machine - Headpiece, Circa 1940. Used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia.
Physical Description
Electro-convulsive therapy machine fitting is an electrode for applying to the head of patient. It is a small metal disc (7cm) with brown bakelite centre, ridged in spiral pattern with electric cord issuing out one side and small 2 prong plug on other end of cord (to plug into E.C.T. machine)
Significance
Example of medical equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - clinical, Treatment equipment
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
16 cm (Length), 2.5 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Medical Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
