Internal pacemaker; oblong shape; stainless steel; clear plastic attachment to top; with insert for wire; maker name and model information engraved to front surface.
Internal pacemaker; oblong shape; stainless steel; clear plastic attachment to top; with insert for wire; maker name and model information engraved to front surface.
Internal pacemaker; oval form; stainless steel; with transparent plastic attachment to top; input socket for wires; maker and unit information engraved to front surface. Weight: 44.0 g.
Internal pacemaker; oval form; stainless steel; with transparent plastic attachment to top; input socket for wires; maker and unit information engraved to front surface. Weight: 44.0 g.
Internal pacemaker; oblong shape; stainless steel; plastic attachment to top (insert for wires); rubber-coated wire extends from attachment; maker mark, name and info engraved to front surface. Note: in wire: length 21.5
Internal pacemaker; oblong shape; stainless steel; plastic attachment to top (insert for wires); rubber-coated wire extends from attachment; maker mark, name and info engraved to front surface. Note: in wire: length 21.5
Printed on paper label affixed to ampoule: "1 CC. // ADRENALIN CHLORIDE // SOLUTION 1:1000 // Epinephrine Hydrochloride // Solution C. S. D. // DOSE - See carton. // Parke, Davis & Co., Ltd."; "Exp. Date: May 1970 // Z 209 B"
It is injected, though it can also be administered in the conjunctiva of the eye. Used to treat severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, to maintain breathing. It is a bronchodilator (enlarges the bronchioles to let in more oxygen) and a vasoconstrictor (constricts blood vessels so that blood pressure increases / improve oxygen circulation).It lowers intraocular pressure in the eye by decreasing production of eye fluid (aqueous humour).
Printed on paper label affixed to ampoule: "1 CC. // ADRENALIN CHLORIDE // SOLUTION 1:1000 // Epinephrine Hydrochloride // Solution C. S. D. // DOSE - See carton. // Park, Davis & Co., Ltd."; "Exp. Date: May 1970 // Z 209 B"
It is injected, though it can also be administered in the conjunctiva of the eye. Used to treat severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, to maintain breathing. It is a bronchodilator (enlarges the bronchioles to let in more oxygen) and a vasoconstrictor (constricts blood vessels so that blood pressure increases/improve oxygen circulation). It lowers intraocular pressure in the eye by decreasing production of eye fluid (aqueous humour).
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Cardiology
Accession Number
1978.31.2 a-c
Description
A rectangular mahogany case (c) has a two-piece lid that fits over the top of the machine and down its front; there is a plastic control panel at the back left corner that has knobs and gauges; at front left is a string galvanometer; below the galvanometer is a voltage gauge with a scale ranging fr…
A rectangular mahogany case (c) has a two-piece lid that fits over the top of the machine and down its front; there is a plastic control panel at the back left corner that has knobs and gauges; at front left is a string galvanometer; below the galvanometer is a voltage gauge with a scale ranging from 0 to 7; at front middle is a round, black motor, which is connected by a rubber belt to a film canister at front right; canister is contained in a metal compartmentwith a sliding door at the front (a); on top of the compartment is a voltage gauge with a scale from 0 to 7; on the side of the compartment, which receives the galvanometer ray, is a calibrated slit through which the ray passes to be recorded on the oscilligraph inside the compartment; behind the compartment that contains the film canister is a rectangular section for a long coil of wires one end of which is linked to the bottom of the panel; the section is formed by a metal slide plate (b).
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - sliding door
b - sliding plate
c - case - Size: Length 30.5 cm x Width 33.7 cm x Depth 24.7 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. A. J. Kerwin of Toronto.
On lower centre of panel is a logo, followed by: "CAMBRIDGE INSTRUMENT CO. Inc. // OSSINING, N.Y. NO: BM4210"; on front side of wooden case is a plastic plate that says, "ALL-ELECTRIC MODEL // "HINDLE" ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH // NO. 0-8718 // MADE FOR // H. K. DETWEILER, M.D. // BY THE // CAMBRIDGE INSTRUMENT CO. INC."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-I1-2
Condition Remarks
Machine base mouldy and dirty; long coil of wire unusable if not repaired; covering bag is dirty; a splinter of wood found inside the case, fallen off from top inner surface; #2: Leather case is in bad shape.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Cardiology
Accession Number
1969.27.1 a-e
Description
Rectangular mahogany case with a two-piece lid that fits over top of machine and down its front; inside of case at back left and extending to just beyond back middle is a control panel with four dials, two levers, and a gauge that measures milliamperes; at top front is a circular volt gauge and to …
Rectangular mahogany case with a two-piece lid that fits over top of machine and down its front; inside of case at back left and extending to just beyond back middle is a control panel with four dials, two levers, and a gauge that measures milliamperes; at top front is a circular volt gauge and to the left of that is a circular plastic knob with an arrow on top; at extreme left of machine, toward the bottom and lying horizontally is another volt (DC) gauge and to the right of that is a circular plastic knob with an arrow on top; beneath the gauge on the right is a removable panel, and behind the panel are two canisters (c,d).
Number Of Parts
5
Part Names
a - main unit - Size: Length 64.1 cm x Width 23.8 cm x Depth 30.4 cm
b - panel to camera unit - Size: Length 22.5 cm x Width 13.3 cm
c - metal canister - Size: Length 9.5 cm x Diam. 8.9 cm
d - cardboard canister - Size: Length 8.9 cm x Diam. 9.3 cm
e - glass rectangle - Size: Length 6.0 cm x Width 2.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. K. W. G. Brown; made for Dr. H. E. Rykert.
Inscribed on a brass plate on inside lid: "ALL ELECTRICAL MODEL // "HINDLE" ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH // NO. 0–14813 // MADE FOR // H. E. RYKERT. M.D. // BY THE // CAMBRIDGE INSTRUMENT CO. INC."
Small paper box (a) with hinged lid, covered in white and blue paper with blue print; the title and the product and manufacturing information are printed on top of the lid; inside the box are seven paper capsules (b-h) with white paper and blue print; inside the capsules is white cotton, which prot…
Small paper box (a) with hinged lid, covered in white and blue paper with blue print; the title and the product and manufacturing information are printed on top of the lid; inside the box are seven paper capsules (b-h) with white paper and blue print; inside the capsules is white cotton, which protects the glass ampoule inside.
Number Of Parts
8
Part Names
a - box - Length: 5.9 cm X Width: 5.8 cm X Height: 2.0 cm
b-h - ampoule packages - Length: 5.4 cm X Diameter: 0.9 cm
Provenance
Received from anonymous donor via Kingston General Hospital Public Affairs.
Presence of Winnipeg on label, first location in Winnipeg opened in 1927; presence of Ingram & Bell logo discontinued in late 1960s (at least up to 1968)
Material
paper: tan
ink: white, blue
cotton: white
glass: [not visible]
Inscriptions
Printed on top of the box (a): "12 Crushable Glass Ampoules 12 // AROMATIC // SPIRIT of AMMONIA // B.P. '48 // Each capsule contains 5 minims. // Directions: Bend tube to snap the glass // ampoule contained therein and inhale // the vapour. // INGRAM & BELL, LIMITED // Toronto 950709 // Montreal - Winnipeg - Calgary - Vancouver"; printed on ampoule cases (b-h): "AROMATIC SPIRIT OF AMMONIA // CRUSH CAPSULE AND INHALE // INGRAM & BELL LIMITED, // TORONTO. // MONTREAL · WINNIPEG · CALGARY · VANCOUVER // IB [in logo]".
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-4 Row F
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Box torn at corners, fixed with hinging tissue.
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Catalogue, websites
Reference Comments
"The British Pharmacopoeia" 1914, London, pg. 355, from the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.221394/page/n389
“Aromatic Ammonia – Inhalation.” MedicineNet, 2019. Accessed 19 June 2019.
Ingram & Bell Limited. Pharmaceutical Catalogue, 1964.
MDS Inc. “Mds Inc. Annual Information Form for the Year Ended October 31, 2002.” MDS Inc., 2003.
“Cardinal Health Canada Inc.” Canadian Business Resource, Canadian Newspaper Services International Limited, 2019. Accessed 7 August 2019.
Research Facts
In the Ingram and Bell Limited catalogue for 1964, Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia is listed as "a restorative in cases of fainting and collapse, which stimulates respiration, accelerates the heart and raises the blood pressure."
In the British Pharmacopoeia for 1914, the ingredients listed for Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia are: Ammonium Carbonate, Strong Solution of Ammonia, Oil of Nutmeg, Oil of Lemon, Alcohol (90 per cent.), and Distilled Water.
Aromatic ammonia is used to prevent and treat fainting and aid in overcoming the effects of anesthesia by encouraging the body to breathe; ammonia can be taken orally in solution with water or placed on a fabric rag and inhaled; large doses or prolonged exposure to ammonia is harmful.
Ingram & Bell Limited was a medical supply company first established in Toronto in 1905; the company became a Canadian leader in the distribution of medical products; their wide selection included equipment, surgical tools, and pharmaceuticals; as the company grew, they established branches in Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver; became Ingram & Bell Inc. and 49% owned by MDS in 1986; MDS acquired 100% in 1993; became Source Medical Corporation after merger with Allegiance Healthcare Canada Inc. in 1997; acquired by Cardinal Health Canada Inc. in 2005.
Woven cloth-covered glass capsule; cream-coloured label with black and red ink wraps around the capsule
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated to the museum by Bonita Erwin, a nursing graduate from University of Toronto; previously owned by donor's grandfather Dr. Harold Barker who practiced in Sharbot Lake, Ontario.
Company website shows pictures of 1920s products with very similar logo and label
Material
fabric: cream
paper: cream
ink: black, red
Inscriptions
Manufacturer's marks printed on paper label: "ASPIROL // TRADE MARK // AMYL NITRITE // 5 MINIMS (0.3 cc.) // Lilly 24 957339 // Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, U.S.A."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-4 Row F
Dimension Notes
Length 4.2 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
Condition Remarks
Minor surface grime; woven cloth material is slightly discoloured
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
"Heritage," Lilly.com. 2014. July 14 2014; "Amyl Nitrite," Drugs.com. 2014. July 14 2014.
Research Facts
Company was founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly in Indianapolis; very successful business known for innovation, product development and medical breakthroughs. Amyl nitrite is inhaled to relieve pain from angina attacks; it relaxes blood vessels and increases blood and oxygen supply to the heart; the glass capsule is covered in cloth so patient can break the capsule without harm.
Woven cloth-covered glass capsule; cream-coloured label with black and red ink wraps around the capsule
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated to the museum by Bonita Erwin, a nursing graduate from University of Toronto; previously owned by donor's grandfather Dr. Harold Barker who practiced in Sharbot Lake, Ontario
Company website shows pictures of 1920s products with very similar logo and label
Material
fabric: cream
paper: cream
ink: black, red
Inscriptions
Manufacturer's marks printed on paper label: "ASPIROL // TRADE MARK // AMYL NITRITE // 5 MINIMS (0.3 cc.) // Lilly 24-957339 // Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, U.S.A."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-4 Row F
Dimension Notes
Length 4.2 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
Condition Remarks
Some surface grime; woven cloth material is slightly discoloured
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
"Heritage," Lilly.com. 2014. July 14 2014; "Amyl Nitrite," Drugs.com. 2014. July 14 2014.
Research Facts
Company was founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly in Indianapolis; very successful business known for innovation, product development and medical breakthroughs. Amyl nitrite is inhaled to relieve pain from angina attacks; it relaxes blood vessels and increases blood and oxygen supply to the heart; the glass capsule is covered in cloth so patient can break the capsule without harm
Woven cloth-covered glass capsule; cream-coloured label with black and red ink wraps around the capsule
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated to the museum by Bonita Erwin, a nursing graduate from University of Toronto; previously owned by donor's grandfather Dr. Harold Barker who practiced in Sharbot Lake, Ontario
Company website shows pictures of 1920s products with very similar logo and label
Material
fabric: cream
paper: cream
ink: black, red
Inscriptions
Manufacturer's marks printed on paper label: "ASPIROL // TRADE MARK // AMYL NITRITE // 5 MINIMS (0.3 cc.) // Lilly 24-957339 // Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, U.S.A."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-4 Row F
Dimension Notes
Length 3.7 cm x Diam. 0.9 cm
Condition Remarks
Surface grime; woven cloth material is discoloured; label is worn; some ink loss
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
"Heritage," Lilly.com. 2014. July 14 2014; "Amyl Nitrite," Drugs.com. 2014. July 14 2014.
Research Facts
Company was founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly in Indianapolis; very successful business known for innovation, product development and medical breakthroughs. Amyl nitrite is inhaled to relieve pain from angina attacks; it relaxes blood vessels and increases blood and oxygen supply to the heart; the glass capsule is covered in cloth so patient can break the capsule without harm
Internal pacemaker; rectangular shape; with inlet/insert for wire; inner mechanics potted in semi-transparent epoxy-rubber casing; maker and model information inlaid to casing front and back.
Internal pacemaker; rectangular shape; with inlet/insert for wire; inner mechanics potted in semi-transparent epoxy-rubber casing; maker and model information inlaid to casing front and back.
Front reads: GENERAL ELECTRIC // ASYNCHRONOUS // PULSE GENERATOR // A2073AB // Made in USA; back reads: GENERAL ELECTRIC // (READ INSTRUCTIONS) // ONLY REMOVE // THIS LABEL FOR // UNIPOLAR PACING
Name plate: ATRIAL INPUT // VENTR OUTPUT // ATRICOR // Synchronous Pacer // cordis // MIAMI, FLORIDA // USA
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E6-1
Length
7.0 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Diameter
5.7 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length 7.0 cm. x Depth 2.5 cm. x Diameter 5.7 cm.
Condition Remarks
Overall condition good
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Chiong
Research Facts
An attempt to synchronize the alatrical activity of the atria with the ventricularb events; first used in 1962; re in 1963-64; the was to vary the ventricular rate with the body; powered by 5 mercury batteries.
Exhibit History
Dec. 1994 Pacemaker Exhibit - Kingston General Hospital Cardiology
Name plate: ATRIAL INPUT // VENTR OUTPUT // ATRICOR // Synchronous Pacer // cordis // MIAMI, FLORIDA // USA
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E6-1
Length
7.0 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Diameter
5.7 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length 7.0 cm. x Depth 2.5 cm. x Diameter 5.7 cm.
Condition Remarks
Overall condition good
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Chiong
Research Facts
An attempt to synchronize the alatrical activity of the atria with the ventricular events; first used in 1962; re in 1963-64; the was to vary the ventricular rate with the body; powered by 5 mercury batteries.
Exhibit History
Dec. 1994
Pacemaker Exhibit - Kingston General Hospital Cardiology
Internal pacemaker; oval shape; stainless steel; translucent rubber plastic attachment to top; with insert for wire; maker name and model information engraved to front surface.
Internal pacemaker; oval shape; stainless steel; translucent rubber plastic attachment to top; with insert for wire; maker name and model information engraved to front surface.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
General Treatment
Classification
Cardiology
Accession Number
997034617 a-f
Description
Full one-piece rectangular box with five sealed, sterilized pulse generator pouches, size large; opened package shows a white rectangular pouch with a drawstring and instructional sheet.
Full one-piece rectangular box with five sealed, sterilized pulse generator pouches, size large; opened package shows a white rectangular pouch with a drawstring and instructional sheet.
Number Of Parts
6
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Cardiology
Accession Number
1980.8.1
Description
Rectangular wooden box with desk model baumanometer, consisting of a blood pressure cuff and a long, narrow, graduated scale in mm; box has two silver joints and a silver clasp.
Rectangular wooden box with desk model baumanometer, consisting of a blood pressure cuff and a long, narrow, graduated scale in mm; box has two silver joints and a silver clasp.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. A.E. Purvis of Toronto.
On label inside box cover: "Ingram & Bell Ltd."; "Life-time Baumanometer. Desk model"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E6-4
Dimension Notes
Length 34.5 cm x Width 11.0 cm x Depth 5.5 cm
Condition Remarks
#2: wooden box--shows evidence of use; a few scratches on top and both sides; bottom heavily scratched; crack 4.1 cm long on distal end of lid; no other cracks or chips in wood; lid hinges dull in spots, giving them a mottled appearance; no rust or corrosion; calibrator--intact, no cracks or chips in glass; scale clearly legible; cuff--cloth intact; rubber tubing--some flexibility left; dulling; a distinct odour; no bulb attached to pump the cuff up; #3: mercury; rubber