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Electro-Convulsive Therapy Machine - AWA Minecta, circa 1957
Reg. No: SH 850634
- Summary:
- Used for electro-convulsive therapy treatment on patients in mental health hospitals in Victoria, Australia. Made by Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. (AWA), circa 1953 - 1960
- Description:
- Electro-convulsive therapy machine in a square, white wooden case. There are two wires which come out from side of case. Machine consists of two fuse- plugs, a "treat" metal button, two torch bulbs for "treat" and "mains", voltage selector 1-7 and main switch. Attached is a black electrical cord on outside of case.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 14.30 cm (Height), 20.70 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | electrotherapeutical apparatus, psychiatric hospitals |
| 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 - Clinical |
| Tertiary Classification: | treatment equipment |
| Inscriptions: | AWA MINECTA/ELECTROTHERAPY Unit/Type R56044/ ELECTRONIC TIMING printed on top of machine. |
| Manufacturer: | Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd (AWA), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1957 |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, 1953-1960 |
| References: | card with exhibit. |
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