Paper pamphlet, folding into five square pieces, contains information on the proper techniques for a routine proctological examination; comes complete with a diagram of a proctoscope and patient positioning diagrams; French version of instructions printed on reverse side.
Paper pamphlet, folding into five square pieces, contains information on the proper techniques for a routine proctological examination; comes complete with a diagram of a proctoscope and patient positioning diagrams; French version of instructions printed on reverse side.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Burns of Napanee, Ont., a 1947 graduate of the Queen's University Medical Program; some items belonged to Dr. Stratton, who held the Napanee practice prior to Dr. Burns.
Printed on cover: "the // technique // of routine // proctological // examination // OBTURATOR // TIP // FLANGE"; printed inside: "An investigation of the anus and rectum is an // indispensable part of any physical check-up. Although // unpleasant to the patient, it is an examination which he // anticipates and expects. The proctological examination // can considerably amplify the information gathered // from a routine digital inspection. // The more frequently the physician conducts the // proctological examination, the more adept he becomes // at it, and the more likely he is to discover and diagnose // ano-rectal disorders. // The recommended technique of routine proctological // examination is as follows: // [instructions listed] // ROUSSEL // ROUSSEL (CANADA) LTD. // 2795 Bates Road, // Montreal 251, P.Q. // Illustration 1 // Illustration 2 // Illustration 3"; French version identical to English version printed on reverse.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-2 Box #2
Dimension Notes
Length 44.8 cm x Width 10.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Some creases and dents in paper; French cover has layer of paper removed, approx. 0.5 cm x 2.0 cm in size