Summary
Aspirator - Chest, Warner, circa 1900. Made: Warner 7 Webster 240 Swanston St., Melbourne. Used to remove fluid from lungs of patients in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Syringe with metal barrel and piston which has two-way stopcock for suction. Two stain steel needles in a metal case, one blunt pilot, one very fine needle in metal case. One exploring needle, one case with needle missing, stopcock with rubber base, two taps with outlets, end part sits inside bottle. Metal piston to syringe with stopcock. Hose nozzle (tubing missing). Set in a velvet partly lined case with lift-out rack, cloth covered paper black case.
Significance
Example of medical equipment used in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1848-1950
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Place & Date Used
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
'Solila' on needle base; "32" printed twice on base.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12 cm (Length), 25.5 cm (Height)
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References
oral history.
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Keywords
Breathing Apparatus, Hospitals, Medical Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
