Tuning Fork Plain tuning fork, blue steel, c 1900s-c 1930s. This tuning fork dates from the early 20th century and would have been used to test the hearing of a patient. The specific tests used to measure hearing deficiencies are known as the Weber and Rinne Test. In a Weber Test, the tuning fork is struck and placed in the middle of the patient's forehead, equidistant from both ears, If the patient's hearing is normal, the volume of the tone will be equal in both ears. If the volume is louder in one ear over another, this is an indication that there is some hearing loss. In a Rinne test, the vibrating tuning fork is placed on the mastoid process behind either ear, and then placed next to each ear. If the volume of the note is louder when conducted through bone, hearing loss is present. Unknown c. 1900-1930s 1997/3.2 Brunton's Auroscope Cased, with three metal speculae. Internal mirror to provide enough ambient light for illumination of canal and tympanum. Case covered in black faux shagreen, with internal blue velvet lining. Lid internally padded, and base fitted with internal recesses for the auriscope and speculae. Auriscope and speculae are nickel plated. An auroscope is a medical device that visualizes the ear canal and tympanic membrane. Light is funnelled into the instrument and the image of the ear is reflected from an internal mirror towards the eye piece. c. 1880-1920 2006/7.6 ENT Examination Chair This chair for clinical examination and operative procedures was made by Mayer and Meltzer sometime in the 1890s. It was commissioned by Adam Brown Kelly (1866-1941), laryngologist at the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow and was constructed to a design of the leading London laryngologist, Sir Morell Mackenzie. The high back with its adjustable head rest is at right angles to the seat, forcing the occupant to maintain a very upright posture. There is only one armrest, on the left, and the seat's central portion can rotate. All these features facilitate certain otolaryngological procedures. All examination was done using reflected light, the examiner looking down the centre of the beam created by a circular concave mirror via a central hole in the mirror. A lamp was placed slightly behind and to the left of the chair back, with the surgeon, seated, facing the patient. The chair was later used by Adam Brown Kelly's son, Derek, (d.2002) who was also an E.N.T. surgeon at the Victoria Infirmary. <div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/a63d399b444346beabe3f133fcbc139d/embed?autospin=0.2" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/a63d399b444346beabe3f133fcbc139d?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Examination chair used by Adam Brown Kelly</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> </div> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1171">Mayer &amp; Meltzer; 1869-early 20th century; Surgical instrument maker</a> c. 1890 2000/1 Head Mirror Forehead mirror, glass and metal with fabric headband. It is uncommon to see head mirrors such as this in medicine today. However, during the 1900s, head mirrors were essential for general practitioners and ENT surgeons when examining a patient. The mirror would reflect light on the environment and focus it on the area of the patient that the practitioner was examining. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1180">J. &amp; W. Wood; 1833-1929; Cutlers and surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1950s 1999/3.3.16 Mathieu-Style Tonsil Guillotine Tonsil guillotine, metal, c 1929. Tonsil Guillotines are surgical instruments used during a tonsillectomy, a procedure where the palatine tonsils are removed. The hook of the guillotine is placed around the tonsil and a sharp blade passes through to slice the tonsil off. Much caution was required to prevent haemorrhaging in the patient. Mathieu, France c. 1929 2003/135 Tonsil Guillotine Tonsil guillotine 1860s 2003/49 St Clair Thomson's Adenoid Curette St. Clair Thomson's adenoid curette 1930 2000/7.12 Case of laryngeal examination instruments The case is rigid, covered in black shagreen, with chrome plated edge protectors. Chrome plated single elongated hinge, and spring-loaded catch. Inner aspect of upper lid is lined with padded purple silk. Base is fitted with indentations for instruments and lined with purple suede. Contains six laryngeal mirrors in graduated sizes, a blunt-ended curved metal probe, a metal handle fitted to take the mirrors and probe, and a head mirror 10.6cm in diameter, also elasticated headband (black with green edging) to receive the mirror. 1910-1940 2006/7.1 Bosworth's Snare Bosworth's Snare, components of which are held in leather case. Snares are used in surgery to remove tissue growths, such as tumours or lymphoid tissue. c. 1800s 2003/149 Aural Syringe Aural Syringe manufactured by McMillan of Glasgow, in small cardboard box. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1148">John McMillan Ltd.; c.1868-1960; Chemists</a> c. 1800-1900s 2003/143 Electric Auriscope Battery-operated auriscope from the surgical case of Dr. H.R. Lillie. 20th century 2016/3.18 Tonsil Guillotine Tonsil guillotine, metal, 20th century. c. 20th century 2003/22.3 O'Malley's Tonsil Guillotine O'Malleys tonsil guillotine, stainless steel, c 1950s. c. 1950s. 1998/6.4 Tonsil Enucleator Tonsil enucleator with interchangeable paediatric operating head, used for home tonsillectomy. c. 1929 1997/7.6 Gottstein's Naso-Pharyngeal curette Gottstein's naso-pharyngeal curette, metal, c 1900s. c. 1900s 2003/225 Tonsil Guillotine Tonsil guillotine for domiciliary use. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1122">Down Bros Ltd.; 1874-1989; Health care manufacturer</a> c. Unknown 2008/2 Magill's Laryngoscope Blade c. 1930-1960 2010/1.8 Ferguson's Mouth Gag Mouth gag with straight parallel jaws. Children's size. Fluted handles. c. 1930-1960 2010/1.2 Peter's Modified Siegle's Aural Speculum Peter's modified Siegle's aural speculum, glass, metal and rubber, c 1930s. c. 1930s 2000/7.9 Sinus Forceps Stainless steel sinus forceps from the surgical instruments of Dr Samuel Davidson. c. 1930s 1997/3.8 Diagnostic Set Diagnostic set consists of 6 laryngeal mirrors, 1 ophthalmoscope, 3 handles, 3 laryngeal brushes, 2 stems for laryngeal brushes and 2 glass rods. The glass rods and ophthalmoscope probably do not belong to the set. c. 20th century 2003/96 Laryngeal Mirror Laryngeal mirror from cased diagnostic set. c. 20th century 2003/96.1 Diagnostic Set Ophthalmoscope/auriscope in leatherette covered box. c. 20th century 2015/1.1 Auriscope Specula Set of 3 specula for use with an auriscope. c. 20th century 2016/3.32 Mouth Gag Mouth gag for anaesthetics – ratchet closure with thumb release; rubber missing from one of the blades. c. 20th century 2016/3.20 Nasal Speculum Tilley's nasal speculum. c. 20th century 2016/3.16 Intubation Set O'Dwyer's intubation set, in metal case, 20th century. c. 20th century 2003/98 Hewitt's Mouth Wedge Hewitt's mouth wedge and prop, boxwood and cotton. c. 1930s 2003/27.14 Corbould's Tongue Forceps Corbould's tongue forceps, metal. c. 1930s 2003/29.5 Frankel's Nasal Speculum Frankel's nasal speculum, ivory and metal. c. 1905 2003/139 Tongue Depressor Metal tongue depressor for ENT surgery. c. Unknown 2003/239 Tracheotomy Set Tracheotomy, or Tracheostomy, set containing one sharp hook, one blunt hook, one scalpel, one pair of dilating forceps, and three cannulae. Before the advent of antibiotics and routine inoculation, diphtheria was a common infectious disease requiring urgent treatment. The main problem was the rapid production of a grey thick membrane at the entrance to the fauces (back of the throat). As it thickened it began to make breathing increasingly difficult. Children, systematically weakened by the toxins produced by the disease and with naturally narrow airways, could die from suffocation without immediate relief. The contents of this box contain all the instruments required for such an intervention. The child was laid on his/her back with a support under the shoulder to expose the windpipe- this makes the trachea easily identified under the skin by its rings of cartilage. An incision was made into the trachea with a scalpel. Enlarging the wound vertically enabled the edges to be grasped with retraction hooks, allowing a tracheostomy tube to be inserted and secured in place by tape around the neck. This procedure would usually take less than a minute to perform, resulting in immediate relief for the patient. During the diphtheria epidemic in the 1930s, staff in fever hospitals may have been required to perform such a procedure up to 4 or 5 times in the course of one night. (Description provided by Mr Roy Miller FRCS(Glasg), Honorary Librarian). c. 1930s 1997/7.1 Tracheal Hook Blunt tracheal hook, stainless steel. c. 1930s 1997/7.1.1 Tracheal Dilating Forceps Tracheal dilating forceps, stainless steel. c. 1930s 1997/7.1.4 Fuller's Tracheotomy Cannula Fuller's tracheotomy cannula, silver-plated. c. 1930s 1997/7.1.5 Alexander's Mastoid Gouge Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel. c. 1930s 2000/7.11 Alexander's Mastoid Gouge Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel. c. 1930s 2000/7.10 Horsley's Mastoid Gouge Horsley's mastoid gouge, metal. c. 1905 2003/82.12 Child Schimmelbusch Inhaler Schimmelbusch inhaler, for a child. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1189">Holborn Surgical Instrument Co. Ltd.; c.1870-c.1955; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1930s 1997/7.3 Adult Schimmelbusch Inhaler Schimmelbusch inhaler, for an adult. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1189">Holborn Surgical Instrument Co. Ltd.; c.1870-c.1955; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1930s 1997/7.4 Laryngeal Syringe Laryngeal syringe for anaesthetising the larynx. c. 1930s-1950s 1997/7.8 Sydenham's Modified Mouth Gag Sydenham's modified mouth gag, stainless steel. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1122">Down Bros Ltd.; 1874-1989; Health care manufacturer</a> c. 1929 1997/7.7 Doyen's Mouth Gag Doyen's mouth gag, metal. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1120">Charles F. Thackray Ltd.; 1902-1990; Surgical instrument manufacturer</a> c. 1930s 2003/29.3 3D Scan of Examination Chair c. 1890 This chair for clinical examination and operative procedures was made by Mayer and Meltzer sometime in the 1890s. It was commissioned by Adam Brown Kelly (1866-1941), laryngologist at the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow and was constructed to a design of the leading London laryngologist, Sir Morell Mackenzie. The high back with its adjustable head rest is at right angles to the seat, forcing the occupant to maintain a very upright posture. There is only one armrest, on the left, and the seat’s central portion can rotate. All these features facilitate certain otolaryngological procedures. All examination was done using reflected light, the examiner looking down the centre of the beam created by a circular concave mirror via a central hole in the mirror. A lamp was placed slightly behind and to the left of the chair back, with the surgeon, seated, facing the patient. The chair was later used by Adam Brown Kelly’s son, Derek, (d.2002) who was also an E.N.T. surgeon at the Victoria Infirmary. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/a63d399b444346beabe3f133fcbc139d/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/examination-chair-used-by-adam-brown-kelly-a63d399b444346beabe3f133fcbc139d?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Examination chair used by Adam Brown Kelly</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/107" target="_blank">ENT Examination Chair</a> Asher Asher Medal in Laryngology and Rhinology Medal in blue presentation case, awarded to John S.F. Hutchison in 1942. Obverse: Globe surrounded by a laurel wreath, with ship above and The University of Glasgow Coat of Arms below. 'IN LOVING MEMORY OF ASHER ASHER MD 1856' is embossed around the edge of the medal. Reverse: View of entrance to Old College on High Street with '1910' below. The University's motto 'VIA, VERITAS, VITA' is embossed around the edge of the medal. Alexander Scott Ltd., Jewellers & Silversmiths c. 1942 2018/20 Atomiser An atomiser, used as a nasal spray for vaporising oily fluids. 2003/137 Brunton's Auroscope Pictured here is an auroscope, a medical device used for visual examination of the eardrum and the passage of the outer ear. Charles F. Thackray Ltd. c. 1865 2003/176 Laryngeal Spray A laryngeal spray in a black, leather-covered case with yellow lining. This spray was used for topical analgesia of the larynx, also known as the voice box. Topical analgesia is a procedure which involves applying medication to an affected area to relieve pain. 2003/138 St. Clair Thomson's Nasal Mirror A nasal mirror used for examining adenoids, small lumps of tissue at the back of the nose above the roof of the mouth. There is an inscription on the handle reading 'Down England' and on the back of the mirror reading '10 mm.' Down Bros Ltd. 20th Century 2000/7.7 Gardiner Browne's Tuning Fork A tuning fork, used to test hearing. Down Bros; Mayer & Phelps c. 1929 2000/7.3 Krause's Nasal Polypus Snare A snare used for nasal polypectomy. This process was used to remove nasal polyps, painless soft growths found inside the nose. This instrument has an inscription reading 'MAYER & CO. LONDON.' Mayer & Phelps c. 1930s 2000/2.3 Airway Prop Coxeter Ltd. 20th Century 2003/27.15 Philip's Airway Philip's airway, with the inscription 'Ritchie Glasgow.' George B. Ritchie c. 1930s 2003/27.8 Clausen's Airway Clausen's Airway, with the inscriptions '3D', '3' and 'KING LONDON.' A. Charles King c. 1930s 1999/3.3.3 Ackland's Mouth Gag Ackland's mouth gag, with the inscriptions 'VICAREY DAVIDSON & CO', 'STAINLESS STEEL' and 'MWO.' Vicarey Davidson & Co., Ltd. c. 1930s 2003/29.4 Waugh's Mouth Gag c. 1930s 2003/22.8 Philip's Airway Philip's airway, with the inscriptions 'B.O.C.', '2' and '18mm.' British Oxygen Company, Ltd. c. 1930s 2003/27.7 Hewitt's Airway Hewitt's airway, with the inscription 'THACKRAY LEEDS.' '1908' and 'HEWITT'S' has been handwritten on the rubber tube. Charles F. Thackray Ltd. c. 1900s - c. 1930s 2003/27.6 ENT Diagnostic Set An ENT diagnostic set held in a leatherette-covered case. This set consists of May's ophthalmoscope, an auriscope with three specula, a nasascope, a tongue depressor, a throat lamp, a holder for the wooden tongue depressor, a laryngeal mirror, a post nasal mirror, a battery handle and a spare lamp. The case has purple lining with gold lettering, reading 'KLINOSTIK REGD' and 'BRITISH MADE.' Klinostik c. 1950s 2000/3.46 Bacon's Aural Syringe Bacon's aural syringe, used for the removal of ear wax. Vicarey Davidson & Co., Ltd. c. 1950s 2000/7.19 Gardiner Browne's Tuning Fork A tuning fork used to test hearing. This instrument has the inscriptions 'DOWN MAYER', '512' and 'C2.' Down Bros; Mayer & Phelps c. 1929 2000/7.2 Thudichum's Nasal Speculum Thudichum's nasal speculum, with the inscriptions 'DOWN', 'STAINLESS' and '4.' Down Bros Ltd. c. 1950s 2000/7.8 Frankel's Nasal Speculum A speculum used for examination of the nose. This style of nasal speculum was devised in 1872 by Bernhard Fränkel (1836–1911). c. 1930s 2003/140 Tuning Fork This tuning fork is held in a black leather case with green lettering, reading '"ACOUSTICON" 77, WIGMORE ST. LONDON, W.1.' and '14. ST. ANNS SQ MANCHESTER, 14 NEW ST. BIRMINGHAM, 75 BUCHANAN ST. GLASGOW.' The tuning fork itself has the inscriptions 'Acousticon' and 'C512.' 20th Century 2000/3.106 Eustachian Catheters Three eustachian catheters used for inflating the eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a narrow channel that connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. 2003/270 Eustachian Catheters Three eustachian catheters used for inflating the eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a narrow channel that connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. 2003/269 Tongue Depressor A wooden tongue depressor used for oral examination. c. 1950s 2000/3.122.38 Tonsil Dissecting Forceps A pair of tonsil dissecting forceps used during tonsillectomy, a surgical operation to remove the tonsils. c. 1950s 2000/3.122.16 Folding Tongue Depressor A folding tongue depressor with fenestrated blades. This instrument has the inscription 'PAT. 2-26-01.' c. 1915-1927 2000/3.22 Metal Tongue Depressor A curved, metal tongue depressor used for oral examination. c. 1930s 1996/2.26.10 Metal Tongue Depressor A metal tongue depressor used for oral examination. This instrument has the inscription 'EUPNINE VERNADE.' Eupnine Vernade 20th Century 2000/3.77 Peritonsillar Forceps Forceps used to open peritonsillar abscesses, areas of puss-filled tissue at the back of the mouth next to the tonsils. Mayer & Phelps 20th Century 2000/2.1 Tongue Depressor A curved tongue depressor used for oral examination. This instrument has the inscriptions 'DOWN ENGLAND' and 'STAINLESS STEEL.' Down Bros Ltd. c. 1929 2000/7.14 Laryngeal mirror A mirror used to examine the larynx and the pharynx. This instrument has the inscriptions 'HAWKINS LONDON', 'MAYER & PHELPS LONDON' and '26 mm.' Mayer & Phelps; Hawkins London c. 1950s 2000/7.4 Laryngeal Mirror A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box. c. 1901 2003/120 Sister Murphy in the E.N.T Department examining a patient Photograph of Sister Murphy in the E.N.T Department examining a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital. c. 1949 RCPSG 52/19/2/33/1-2 Laryngeal Mirror A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box. Gowllands Ltd c. 1950s 2000/7.5 Laryngeal Mirror A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box. Gowllands Ltd c. 1950s 2000/7.6 Nasal Irrigator Nasal irrigator, used to clear nasal passages. 20th Century 2000/3.5 Ratchetted Mouth Gag Photograph of a ratchetted mouth gag, most likely of the Doyen's type. It is of adult size with straight ordinary jaws. c. 1930-1960 2010/1/7 Laryngoscope Lamp Carrier and Lamp Photograph of the lamp carrier and lamp of a laryngoscope. c. 1930-1960 2010/1/9 Anaesthetia Facemask A photograph of a facemask made of malleable rubber, with an inflatable pad. The size of this one is small, for paediatric use. ANTISTATIC c.1935-1970 2010/1/14 Hearing Aid Photograph of a hearing aid which used to belong to Mrs Audrey Mary Gilchrist (nee Todd), 1925-2013) of Hull, East Yorkshire. c 1900s 2014/1 Nasal speculum Photograph of a metal nasal speculum used in ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) area. c. 1900s 2015/234/1 Pair of probable inflation spigots A photograph of a pair of probable inflation spigots, used to enable a Foley-type catheter to be deflated quickly if required. c. 1930-1950 2010/1/12