Reference NumberMIMM/1995-1-5
TitleGeoffrey Bewley's Aspiration Apparatus
Date1900-1949
DescriptionMetal rectangular case containing aspiration apparatus belonging to Dr Bewley, as marked on the lid. Inside, lined with cloth, are a metal and glass graduated syringe with India rubber tubing (one piece fragmented), four push-fit hypodermic needles of varying sizes, and a glass ampoule. The kit would originally have included cannulae and trocars. Used for pneumothorax therapy, it was donated by Dr Mary Martin.
Extent13 parts (incomplete)
Dimensions210mm x 55mm x 100mjm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameAspiration Syringe
TermThoracic Surgical Procedures -- instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1927Bewley; Geoffrey (1894-1981); physician1894-1981
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