Brief Description

Maxim menthol inhaler, or "Pipe of Peace", consisting of a glass tube and globe and a separate nasal inhaler with fittings, in a red card box. Made by John Morgan Richards and Sons Ltd, London, about 1910.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper and rubber.

References

See supplementary file for donor's letter.

Brief Description

Both portable cardiograph has a wooden case and lid with latch on each side and a leather handle. Accessories include a recording disc (carbon coated), two sets of cables, a crank handle and a canvas cloth cover with leather trimming and a green velvet lining. The cardiograph has a microscope lens on a swivel mount situated above the recording disc.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, copper (chromed), steel, brass, synthetics, canvas and leather.

References

Attached card and plaque.

Brief Description

Durham's Tracheotomy set consisting of one pair of dilating forceps with spring, one blunt and one sharp hook with metal handles, one scalpel with metal handle, three electro- plated tracheotomy cannulae and one cannula with lobster tail. Instruments housed in rectangular metal case.

History of Object

Possibly belonged to Hugh Trumble. Presented by Dr. Ross Anderson from the Alfred Hospital.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Surgical Instruments, Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. London, p. 345, fig 2365.

Brief Description

Set of stainless steel tracheotomy instruments in metal rectangular case. Consists of seven vulcanite intubation tubes, extractor, gag, introducer and measuring scale.
History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Surgical Instruments, Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. London, p. 348, fig 2373.
Down Brothers Catalogue of surgical instruments and Appliances p.,465.

Brief Description

O'Dwyer's intubation set. Consists of mouth gag, introducer, extractor, six oval metal tubes and six long obturators for same.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

One Maw's portable inhaler in an inverted, flattened pear-shape. Cork stopper with two holes for missing accessories. Black transfer print on light grey ground.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (transfer and glazed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Durham's Vertebrated Tracheotomy tube, being a jointed piece attached to wedge-shaped bone handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and bone.

References

Brief Description

Canvas oxygen tent for over 8 litres oxygen per minute. 4-sided pyramidal shape to sit over patient's head and chest, rhomboid observation opening, and separate square flap.

History of Object

Made/used first at some time during the hospital's days as the Women's Hospital, 1884-1954.

Materials and Finishes

Canvas, cotton and metal.

References

Brief Description

Two Tuder Edwards' empyema tubes, which has shield and finer tube partially integrated, into neck of tube. Numbers 45 and 48.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber (medical).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 98, no. 98/14.

Brief Description

Disposable bubble-oxygenator designed by Inge Rugg of Denmark (with low prime and reservoir). Consists of inflatable reservoirs and two large pockets of fibre.

History of Object

Used in 1966 by George Westlake, as an artificial lung.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and fibre.

References

Brief Description

Artificial pneumothorax apparatus, consisting of case with fold-out shelf which supports and raises one of the two bottles and creates vacuum. Two outlet tubes per bottle.

History of Object

Pneumothorax (accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space) is induced intentionally by this machine, to allow the lung to collapse in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished), glass, rubber, metal, plastic, tape (adhesive) and contents.

References

Dictionary: Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (26th ed.), p.1040.
Interview: Attwood, Prof. H.D. 1987 05 01.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 445A-446B.

Brief Description

"Glaseptic" Nebulizer by Parke, Davis and Company. Consists of glass bottle with wide foot and a system of narrow glass tubes inside and through bottle wall.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, cork, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Miniature pneumothorax apparatus by Genito-Urinary Mfg. Co. Ltd. Consists of heavy cylinder attached by tube.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished), metal, plastic, glass and rubber.

References

File: Supplementary File: contains typed and detailed information regarding apparatus.

Brief Description

Dr Erich Leschke's pneumothorax apparatus, consisting of 150cc syringe with tubing an dU-shaped gauge, in long fitted case. By Erka.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, wood (varnished), rubber, feet and cotton wool.

References

Brief Description

Defibrillator with basic panel switch for 0.5 seconds and 0.1 seconds, output 2-pin plug, and mains and stimulus lights. With electrical plug.

History of Object

Defibrillator: "an electronic apparatus used to countaract atrial or ventricular fibrillation by the application of brief electroshock to the heart, directly or through electrodes placed on the chest wall."

Materials and Finishes

Metal (galvanised).

References

Dictionary: Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (26th ed.), p.351.

Brief Description

Semi-transparent, slightly flexible plastic airway called "Resusitube" by Johnson and Johnson.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plastic.

References

Brief Description

Polystan sponge and product box with two opaque plastic discs. The Polystan sponge was used in thoracoplasty operations prior to the introduction of Streptomycin for tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item 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 historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Polythene, plastic, cardboard and ink.

References

Brief Description

Tracheotomy set consisting of 3 silver-plated bivalve tubes with canula, sharp hook, scalpel, in wooden case. Set belonged to either Dr. John Hemphill Rutter or his son Dr. John Francis Rutter.

History of Object

This item 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 historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, silver plating and wood.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Surgical Instrument Catalogue". London, p.275.

Brief Description

Asthma inhaler with metal nozzle, spray and puffer connection in one, rubber puffer, address card stamped and addressed to Mr. E.W. Pevitt, also glass bottle with metal screw on lid and box. Bottle probably held Ephedrine or Aspaxadrene.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Item originally belonged to Mr. E.W. Pevitt and was donated by his son, through Dr. Robert Rogers.

Materials and Finishes

Rubber, glass and metal.

References

Brief Description

Brass tracheotomy dilating tube with canula.

History of Object

This item 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 historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Brass.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". London. p.276.

Brief Description

Silver dilating tracheotomy tube with swivelling plate, adjusting screw and attached linen securing tape. Canula is missing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Silver and linen.

References

Catalogue: Arnold & Sons, Ltd. 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". London. p.277.