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Carmalt's Tongue Holding Forceps - Medicon, Metal, circa 1920
Reg. No: SH 850134
- Summary:
- Used for surgery in a mental health hospital in Victoria circa 1920. Positions the tongue of an unconscious patient forward; possibly used during tonsillectomies. May also have been used for patients with epilepsy. Made by Medicon. Used in Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Description:
- Carmalt's tongue holding forceps. Pin blade is bent at right angle which fits into a hole. Two grooves secure forceps firmly and lock the pin blade into hole. Forceps are scissor-shape.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 1985
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 9 mm (Height), 57 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | medical apparatus instruments, psychiatric hospitals, surgery |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Surgery |
| Tertiary Classification: | equipment |
| Inscriptions: | Engraved: RAMSAY/22/ADEY. |
| Manufacturer: | Medicon, Germany, circa 1920 |
| Place Used: | Parkville, Victoria, Australia |
| References: | card with exhibit. |
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