Summary
Used for electro-convulsive therapy treatment on patients in mental health hospitals in Victoria, Australia. Made by Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. (AWA), circa 1953 - 1960
Physical Description
Electro-convulsive therapy machine in a square, white wooden case. There are two wires which come out from side of case. Machine consists of two fuse- plugs, a "treat" metal button, two torch bulbs for "treat" and "mains", voltage selector 1-7 and main switch. Attached is a black electrical cord on outside of case.
Significance
Example of medical treatments administered to patients at Victorian mental health hospitals
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
Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd (AWA), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1957
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
AWA MINECTA/ELECTROTHERAPY Unit/Type R56044/ ELECTRONIC TIMING printed on top of machine.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - clinical, Treatment equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20.7 cm (Length), 14.3 cm (Height)
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Electrotherapeutical Apparatus, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
