Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
General Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
997034310 a-c
Description
A circular, hollow aluminum handle open at the top with a broad, circular flange; in the centre on the underside of the flange is a screw that attaches to the operating light.
A circular, hollow aluminum handle open at the top with a broad, circular flange; in the centre on the underside of the flange is a screw that attaches to the operating light.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - light handle - Size: Depth 11.6 cm x Diameter 12.3 cm
b - light handle - Size: Depth 11.6 cm x Diameter 12.3 cm
c - light handle - Size: Depth 11.6 cm x Diameter 12.3 cm
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
Material
metal: silver
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-14
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
No staining; no corrosion; minor scratches on (c)
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Other
Reference Comments
M. White, Operating Room nurse (retired); photos from Internet
Research Facts
These handles are sterilized and attached to a port on operating lights, for adjusting during surgery by surgeon or assistant.