Summary
Anaesthetic Machine made by Elliots & Australian Drug Pty Ltd Motor and Universal (England), about 1939. Cases made by Ford Sherington Ltd (Sydney) in 1939. This Ether anaesthetic machine was used in surgery at Mont Park Mental Hospital in Bundoora, Victoria. The surgical unit as Mont Park did all types of major operations.
Physical Description
Milton Coutt's intratracheal and interpharyngeal insufflation anaesthesia machine is in 2 separate brown leather carry-cases which when operating lie on the back with an opening at the top and side. One case contains a small cylindrical motor. The second case contains large oblong metal ether tank, with small refilling hole. Each case has long electric cord coming up from under floor and exiting through hole in panel. Cases lined with felt.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer of Component
Ford Sherington Ltd., Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, post 1939
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Place Used
Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Bundoora, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1939
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
40 cm (Length), 31 cm (Width), 20 cm (Height)
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References
Felton,Grimwade & Duerdins Ltd. 1938 Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances. Melbourne. Card with exhibit. Oral history, Dr
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Keywords
Hospitals, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Services, Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgical Apparatus & Instruments
