Endotracheal tube

Date
Circa 1940-1950s
 Description
Orangy-red rubber endotracheal tube or catheter that would have been inserted into the trachea for establishing or maintaining the patient's airway. Stamped "Size 9 / Oxford Design / Leyland Trade Mark / H K S C". Not seen used since 1963.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1940-1950s
Medium
rubber (likely synthetic)
Measurements
16.0 x 8.0 cm
Accession Number
A1995_40_187
Object Type
medical device
Named Collection
Royal Women's Hospital Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Royal Women's Hospital
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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