University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Mental Health
Classification
Mental Health
Mental Health, Treatment
Accession Number
1978.21.1
Description
Fabric-covered rectangular portable case with a handle and a set of clasps; the case opens to reveal the unit on one half; inside the lid is a container for a pair of electrodes; the plastic base of the unit has various control dials; on the outside is an attachment for electrical power source.
Fabric-covered rectangular portable case with a handle and a set of clasps; the case opens to reveal the unit on one half; inside the lid is a container for a pair of electrodes; the plastic base of the unit has various control dials; on the outside is an attachment for electrical power source.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. M. Fisher, Psychiatrist, of Toronto.
Dials are calibrated; from top left to right: "AC Resistance", dial has "ohms"; "Treatment Current", dial has "Amps"; "Treatment Voltage", dial has "Volts"; underneath these dials is printed, "ohm meter" [button] "adjust" and "Reset" [button] "ammeter"; middle row of dials: "max" [red button] "current // push to reset", dial has, ".5 .75 1.0 1.25 1.5"; next is a switch with the words, "Test Off Treat"; and another switch: "Adjust Voltage"; below this is one dial: "Conventional E.S.T. Time", with numbers on the dial; below this is one dial: "Glissando E.S.T. Time // seconds"; next to this is a button with "Push for conventional // use"; below this is a switch: "Shock power" and another switch: "Master power // off"; inside lid: "Electroshock Therapy Equipment // LEKTRA LABS NEW YORK, NEW YORK // Model 302 - G Serial No. 118 // L L [inside circular shape]"; "LEKTRA LABS INC // NEW YORK, N.Y. USA // Model 302-G AC Volts 115 Max AC Amps 5 // Ser. No. 118 DC volts - Max DC Amps - // BURKE ELECTRIC & X-RAY Co. Ltd. // Toronto, Canada // Model 302G // Se No. 118 // Freq 60"; there is a logo to the left of these marks.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-L2-1
Dimension Notes
Length 37.0 cm x Width 51.0 cm x Depth 15.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Needs a power source such as a condenser or transformer for it to work; #2: detachable rubber cord; removable if necessary
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
Research Facts
For the treatment of mental diseases; recently coming into vogue again.