Ashkenazy transfusion pump, prototype
Maker
Mark Ashkenazy
Date
Unknown
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.
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.
Dr. Ashkenazy donated this prototype to the Australian Military Forces and as far as is known it is the only model ever fabricated.
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