Brief Description

Ashkenazy transfusion pump, metal box-like with a wide base plate that has two brass bolts protruding beneath. Fixed to the side of the box is a metal rotating crank handle and at one corner are two brass control knobs and a brass cog. A rubber tube protrudes from the device.

History of Object

This apparatus was invented by the late Dr. Mark Ashkenazy for performing direct transfusions. It differs from other transfusion pumps in that the rollers that squeeze the tubing are arranged on an endless chain like a small bicycle chain. By this means a linear flow of blood was achieved.

Shortly before his death Dr. Ashkenazy donated this prototype to the Australian Military Forces and as far as is known it is the only model ever fabricated. It has been made available to the Museum through the courtesy of Major general J Clyne, Director General of Medical Services, R.A.A.M.C.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, brass and rubber.

References

Display card

Brief Description

Ross - Wood transfusion set. Consists of wooden box containing all the necessary equipment for typing the blood, making sterile citrate solution or normal saline solution, instruments, etc.

History of Object

Both Ian Wood and C. Wallace Ross were early workers in the development of methods for the intravenous administration of blood, saline and glucose solutions. In their earliest paper in the "Medical Journal of Australia" in 1932 they described the transfusion set. This consisted basically of a jacketed metal kettle, devised by C. W. Ross (see registration number 146.3), into which the blood was collected from the donor, mixed with citrate solution and kept warm. Blood was poured from the kettle into the glass funnel and fed by gravity into he recipient's vein. Glass funnel registration number 150.

Materials and Finishes

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Jacketed metal jug, consists of two separate parts for the collection and pouring of blood. Also includes stirring rod, one piece, metal.

History of Object

Associated with registration number 145 (part of 145 set).

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical metal flask with hollow centre in which glass bottle sits. Glass bottle is calibrated from 700 at base to 0 C.C. and has an outlet at the base with rubber tubing and cannula attached. Top of bottle is fitted with rubber stopper, glass tubing etc. Metal flask is designed to hang in free space.

History of Object

In 1932 E.H. Stokes of Sydney devised the jacketed flask. It was used for both taking and giving blood. When taking blood the bottom tube was closed off and a Higginson syringe in series with a glass ball filled with cotton wool to act as a filter was fitted to one to the top tubes. To the other was a length of rubber tube with a needle. These were disconnected giving the blood. Associated with registration numbers 148 and 149.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), glass and rubber

References

Brief Description

Part of Ross-Wood Transfusion Set. Consists of glass funnel, rubber tubing and glass cannula.

History of Object

Associated with Ross-Wood Transfusion Set, registration number 145. Blood was poured form the kettle into the glass funnel and fed by gravity into the recipients vein. Item 150.1 is displayed attached to registration number 148. Registration number 150.2 is in the box.

Materials and Finishes
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Glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Smith direct transfusion pump, rotary type with hoses and needles. Designed in Melbourne by Julian Smith in 1940 and made around that same time. Prototype.

History of Object

Julian Smith experimented with various designs of rotary transfusion pumps. This example is one of his prototypes from about 1940. Smith also designed a special needle and a needle sharpener.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) and rubber.

References

Aust. N.Z .J. Surg., 1941 Vol.10, p. 384.

Brief Description

Milroy and Matheson closed method of transfusion. Consists of inverted thistle funnel covered by gauze and flask as set up for giving blood. Designed by Milroy and Matheson, Melbourne, about 1937.

History of Object

W.H Milroy and A.D. Matheson, while residents at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, developed this apparatus to collect and administer blood by the closed method. The inverted thistle funnel covered by gauze served as a filter. By placing a reverse Higginson's syringe on one of the short tubes and a length of tubing with a collecting needle to the other, the flask could be used for taking blood.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber and gauze.

References

Med. J. Aust 1937, Vol.1, p. 366.
Supplementary file

Brief Description

Plastic pack with tubes and needle for use in Red Cross blood transfusion service.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and metal.

References

Brief Description

Riddell direct transfusion pump consisting of metal base, brass rotating handle, syringe roller, rubber tube, glass and metal cannula.

History of Object

The design using a syringe roller was described by Victor Riddell in the "British Medical Journal" 1939, vol. 1., p. 1125. This model was made by John McLean of Melbourne who was experimenting with direct transfusion at the same time as Julian Smith.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), brass, rubber and glass.

References

Riddell, V., "British Medical Journal" 1939, vol. 1., p. 1125.

Brief Description

Plastic pack with tube and needle for use in blood transfusion.

History of Object

Associated with registration number 153.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and metal.

References

Brief Description

Plastic bag containing two blood packs and instructions.

History of Object

Associated with registration number 153.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Plastic bag with tubes and needle for use in blood transfusion. Instructions are printed on the plastic bag.

History of Object

Associated with registration number 153.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and metal.

References

Brief Description

Soluvac transfusion apparatus consisting of a Soluvac blood transfusion flask of 1200 mils. capacity which has a swivel wire handle at the base so the container can be hung to drip. Attached to the bottle is a length of rubber hose with two glass bulbs attached at spaced intervals. One of the bulbs has a metal fitting held in place by springs and to the fitting a filter is attached. Cannula attached at end of hose.

History of Object

This apparatus was developed just before the 1939 to 1945 war by Wood and Ross for continuous transfusion and was modified from the sealed gravity infusion sets first produced in America. This became the mass-produced transfusion set used with such great effect by the Australian armed forces. The "SOLUVAC" system was used for all forms of intravenous infusions in addition to blood. With the development of sealed bottles, storage of blood became a practical proposition. It was used extensively in the Spanish Civil War in 1938. Later both wet and dry serum were used in emergency in place of blood. With modifications the principles embodied in the system are still in use. Associated with registration number 160.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and rubber.

References

Display card. Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Soluvac transfusion apparatus consisting of a Soluvac transfusion flask of 1200 mils. capacity which has a swivel wire handle at the base so the container can be hung to drip. Protruding from the top of the jar is a valve to which a length of hose and a rubber bulb is attached. Another length of hose with a metal cannula and glass guard is also attached to the top.

History of Object

This apparatus was developed just before the 1939 to 1945 war by Wood and Ross for continuous transfusion and was modified from the sealed gravity infusion sets first produced in America. This became the mass-produced transfusion set used with such great effect by the Australian armed forces. The "SOLUVAC" system was used for all forms of intravenous infusions in addition to blood. With the development of sealed bottles, storage of blood became a practical proposition. It was used extensively in the Spanish Civil War in 1938. Later both wet and dry serum were used in emergency in place of blood. With modifications the principles embodied in the system are still in use. Associated with registration number 158.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and rubber.

References

Display card.

Brief Description

Direct blood transfusion apparatus complete with German "gebrauchsanweisung". Consists of syringe, rotating 3-way terminal, 3 needles, 2 rubber connections, metal case and lift-out rack.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Dr Luois Jube blood transfusion apparatus. Consists of syringe, four needles, one rubber connector, in metal case with lift-out rack.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

British Army blood transfusion set in 1940 pattern. Has 540 c.c. bottle with wire hanging handle; glass tubes, rubber tubes, needles and instruction leaflet.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, rubber, fabric, contents (beads) and cellophane).

References

Book: Keynes, Geoffrey (ed.), 1949. "Blood Transfusion." (John Wright and Sons Ltd., Bristol, The Stonebridge Press). pp. 377-382.

Brief Description

Three 540 c.c. blood transfusion bottles with screw-on lid; also receiving lid with stop-cock, plus rubber hand pump with connection.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and rubber.

References

File: Association File: Transfusion. See File for instruction sheet on use of such bottles.
See also registration number 2052.

Brief Description

"Horrock's" brand Saline Infusion apparatus. Consists of black oval tin containing pipette, rubber tube, glass tube and a card of thread with curved needle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), glass, rubber, cotton and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

"Soluvac" intravenous outfit, comprising drip tube, rubber tubing, needle and various pipettes. In original cardboard box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Plastic bag for "Tute" blood transfusion set, airway and vein needle, direction label printed in red. Originally held a blood pack.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plastic (printed).

References

Brief Description

Giving and taking blood transfusion equipment kits with large-format instruction sheet. Overseas pattern for blood or plasma. Consists of 2 coth bags, each with rubber tubes, glass tubes and glass valves.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cloth, rubber, glass and paper (printed).

References

File: Association File: Transfusion. See file for copy of blood/plasma transfusion instructions.

Brief Description

Two intravenous adaptors, each consisting of a small moulded rubber piece which has side wings or extensions.

History of Object

If these adaptors are related to registration number 2052, then they were probably made in Britain during World War II.

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

File: Association File: Transfusion. See file for copy of blood-plasma transfusion instructions.

Brief Description

Final model of Julian Smith's direct transfusion pump in special carrying case with security tray base. Has teflon catheters, leather belts.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), leather and stainless steel.

References

Brief Description

Smith's needle-sharpening machine. Khaki-green painted base, has simple screw adjustments and fittings. In plain wooden box with lettering in black for army use. Three photos and booklet enclosed.

History of Object

Belonged to Julian Orme Smith; VX311 is his army service number, so it was probably used during his service. Servicing of machine done by Mr G.C. Machin, [address] Palm Avenue, Caulfield North, E?, Telephone U9330' Carborundum papers from Eliza Tinsley, [address] Bourke Street, MU 6531.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (painted), metal, tape (cloth), paper (photographic) and stone.

References

File: Correspondence File: Gorry, J.P. (Mr)

Brief Description

Julian Smith's needle-sharpening machine, with simple screw adjustments and fittings. In plain wooden box. Came with booklet, "Hand Operated Needle Sharpener".

History of Object

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, metal, stone, paper (printed) and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Warner and Webster Saline Infusion Kit, comprising brown glass saline tube with rubber tubing, extended by central glass attachment. Other end of tube has metal needle holder (needle missing). Kit also includes cardbaord skein of pure silk thread and curved sewing needle. Kit held in black-painted oval tin with hinged lid.

History of Object

This saline infusion kit was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Tin, metal, glass, rubber, cardboard and silk.

References

Brief Description

Julian Smith direct blood pump, circular disk-shaped metal pump with single roller and rotating handle. Metal clamp, file, 3 stilettes, 2 small glass tubes, bolt adjuster, and tin of small trcoars and stilettes (not a set), are included with the pump.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and cardbaord.

References

Journal: British Medical Journal. 1939, vol. 1, p. 1125.

Brief Description

Saline infusion apparatus set was issued by the British army to doctors in the Burma Campaign during World War II. This set was given to Dr. John Loxton, who was one of the army doctors in Burma. The saline infusion apparatus set comprises stainless steel dissecting forceps, scalpel, aneurism needle, Davis & Geck Inc. germicidal catgut in glass canister, suture needle, in a khaki drill roll. The drill roll fits inside a glass funnel, and this set is contained within a black metal japanned case. The set also held rubber tubing and a canula, which would have been removed when the tubing deteriorated. This saline infusion apparatus set is a good example of the infusion flask and "cutdown" set used during the Second World War Burma Campaign.

History of Object

Item was donated to the Medical History Museum by Dr. Ian Cope.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel, glass, catgut and material.

References