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https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact12075
Dates
1957
1965
circa 1957-1965
Collection
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Cardiology
Accession Number
997034469
Description
Long, cross-hatched stainless steel shaft with a slightly splayed oval end and a rasp style cut into the oval head.
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Accession Number
997034469
Collection
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Cardiology
MeSH Heading
Blood Flow Velocity
Cardiac Output
MM= Cutting Tool -- knife -- raspatory
Description
Long, cross-hatched stainless steel shaft with a slightly splayed oval end and a rasp style cut into the oval head.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
Dates
1957
1965
circa 1957-1965
Date Remarks
Time frame in which the instrument was developed.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Hand-etched: "CV // OR"; stamped: "AAPP S.I. Co."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-12
Dimension Notes
Length 17.0 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 1.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Shows wear around edges; rasp is still very sharp.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Internet
Reference Comments
C. Kelly, ret. OR nurse; Internet article: "Surgery's New Frontier"
Research Facts
Used for revascularization of cardiac muscle by Dr. R. B. Lynn; refer to attached reference for development and use.
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