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Artificial Pneumothorax

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Artificial Pneumothorax

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Wooden box containing metal pump, regulating valve, aneroid manometer and filter., all components of Maxwell's Artificial Pneumothorax Apparatus.

An Artificial Pneumothorax would have been used as a method of treating Tuberculosis. This condition is caused by the bacterium Myobacterium Tuberculosis, targetting the lungs of the body.

Before a TB vaccination was in place, "Collapse Therapy" was used to treat patients with the condition. This therapy aimed to induce a pneumothorax, (collapsed lung), in order to give the lungs some rest. The artificial pneumothorax instrument enabled the physician to pump air into the serous lining of the lungs, increasing the pressure, and resulting in a compression of the lungs.

This technique was phased out after the development of the antibiotic streptomycin.

Date

c. 20th Century

Identifier

2015/2.2

Description

Wooden box containing metal pump, regulating valve, aneroid manometer and filter., all components of Maxwell's Artificial Pneumothorax Apparatus.

An Artificial Pneumothorax would have been used as a method of treating Tuberculosis. This condition is caused by the bacterium Myobacterium Tuberculosis, targetting the lungs of the body.

Before a TB vaccination was in place, "Collapse Therapy" was used to treat patients with the condition. This therapy aimed to induce a pneumothorax, (collapsed lung), in order to give the lungs some rest. The artificial pneumothorax instrument enabled the physician to pump air into the serous lining of the lungs, increasing the pressure, and resulting in a compression of the lungs.

This technique was phased out after the development of the antibiotic streptomycin.

Dr. Nelson's Improved Inhaler

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Dr. Nelson's Improved Inhaler

Description

This inhaler was originally invented by Dr. Nelson in the 1860s, however the model pictured here dates from the 1930s. The instrument was used to treat several chest conditions, including influenza and the common cold. Boiling water would have been placed in the vessel and the patient would inhale the steam through a mouthpiece to relieve symptoms. This inhaler is still in use today.

Date

c. 1930-1940s

Identifier

2000/3.76

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Height: 16.5 cm

Materials

Earthenware

Description

This inhaler was originally invented by Dr. Nelson in the 1860s, however the model pictured here dates from the 1930s. The instrument was used to treat several chest conditions, including influenza and the common cold. Boiling water would have been placed in the vessel and the patient would inhale the steam through a mouthpiece to relieve symptoms. This inhaler is still in use today.

Advert for Carrick's patent pneukoinon

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Advert for Carrick's patent pneukoinon

Description

Advertisement for Carrick's patent pneukoinon: or universal inhaler and respirator. British Sanitary Company, 43 West Regent Street, Glasgow. Found inside a library book.

Creator

British Sanitary Company

Date

c.1900

Identifier

RCPSG/1/20/14/33

Description

Advertisement for Carrick's patent pneukoinon: or universal inhaler and respirator. British Sanitary Company, 43 West Regent Street, Glasgow. Found inside a library book.

Sparklet Carbon Dioxide Bulbs

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Sparklet Carbon Dioxide Bulbs

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Cardboard box containing 6 metal bulbs filled with carbon dioxide.

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

Uncataloged

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Materials

Cardboard, metal

Description

Cardboard box containing 6 metal bulbs filled with carbon dioxide.

Rotahalers and Cartridges

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Rotahalers and Cartridges

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Display set of 2 Ventolin and 2 Becotide Rotahaler asthma inhalers, with a bottle of placebo inhalation cartridges.

Date

c. 1975-1985

Identifier

2017/1.2

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Physical Dimensions

display mount: 22 x 12 x 4 cm

Description

Display set of 2 Ventolin and 2 Becotide Rotahaler asthma inhalers, with a bottle of placebo inhalation cartridges.

Ventodisk Inhaler

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Ventodisk Inhaler

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Ventodisk inhaler demonstration unit. Ventolin (Salbutamol B.P.) Diskhaler with spare placebo blister pack in plastic case and wallet.

Date

c. 1991

Identifier

2017/1.7

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Physical Dimensions

case: 21 x 10 x 3.5 cm

Description

Ventodisk inhaler demonstration unit. Ventolin (Salbutamol B.P.) Diskhaler with spare placebo blister pack in plastic case and wallet.

Becodisk Inhaler

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Becodisk Inhaler

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Becodisk inhaler demonstration unit. Becotide (Beclomethasone Dipropionate BP) Diskhaler with spare placebo blister pack in plastic case.

Date

c. 1991

Identifier

2017/1.8

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Physical Dimensions

case: 16 x 8 x 3.5 cm

Description

Becodisk inhaler demonstration unit. Becotide (Beclomethasone Dipropionate BP) Diskhaler with spare placebo blister pack in plastic case.

Dry powder inhaler

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Dry powder inhaler

Description

Blue DPI reliever inhaler, simlar to a Turbohaler.

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017/1.11

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Physical Dimensions

7.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

Blue DPI reliever inhaler, simlar to a Turbohaler.

ABLE inhaler spacer

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ABLE inhaler spacer

Description

Plastic spacer for use with metered dose inhalers (MDI).

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017/1.10

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Physical Dimensions

15 x 6.5 x 6 cm

Materials

Plastic, rubber.

Description

Plastic spacer for use with metered dose inhalers (MDI).

Peak flow meter

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Peak flow meter

Description

Mini-Wright peak flow meter in original packaging with mouthpiece, plastic wallet and instruction leaflets.

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017/1.5

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Physical Dimensions

22 x 14 x 5 cm

Description

Mini-Wright peak flow meter in original packaging with mouthpiece, plastic wallet and instruction leaflets.

Salbutamol inhaler

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Salbutamol inhaler

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing salbutamol sulphate

Date

c. 2001

Identifier

2017/1.19

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Physical Dimensions

7.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing salbutamol sulphate

Qvar 50 aerosol inhaler

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Qvar 50 aerosol inhaler

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing Beclomethasone dipropionate

Date

c. 2002

Identifier

2017/1.16

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8 x 5 x 2.5 cm

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing Beclomethasone dipropionate

Bricanyl inhaler

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Bricanyl inhaler

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing terbutaline sulphate INN

Date

c. 1993

Identifier

2017/1.18

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Physical Dimensions

7.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing terbutaline sulphate INN

Pulmicort inhaler

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Pulmicort inhaler

Description

Pulmicort (budesonide) inhaler set, including inhaler, spacer, aerosol canister, and instruction booklet.

Date

c. 1987

Identifier

2017/1.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

14 x 12 x 4 cm

Description

Pulmicort (budesonide) inhaler set, including inhaler, spacer, aerosol canister, and instruction booklet.

Flixotide diskhaler

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Flixotide diskhaler

Description

Flixotide diskhaler dry powder inhaler (DPI) with placebo blister pack

Date

c. 1994

Identifier

2017/1.15

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8.5 x 5 x 1.7 cm

Description

Flixotide diskhaler dry powder inhaler (DPI) with placebo blister pack

AeroChamber inhaler spacer

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AeroChamber inhaler spacer

Description

Plastic spacer for use with metered dose inhalers (MDI). Includes instruction leaflet.

Date

c. 1996

Identifier

2017/1.9

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Physical Dimensions

15 x 4.7 x 4.7 cm

Description

Plastic spacer for use with metered dose inhalers (MDI). Includes instruction leaflet.

"Monty" doll

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"Monty" doll

Description

Stuffed toy alien called "Monty", given by Merck Sharpe & Dohme Ltd. to respiratory physicians to promote Montelukast (a leukotriene receptor antagonist used as an adjunct to inhaled steroids).

Date

c. 1998

Identifier

2017/1.44

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Physical Dimensions

20 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm

Description

Stuffed toy alien called "Monty", given by Merck Sharpe & Dohme Ltd. to respiratory physicians to promote Montelukast (a leukotriene receptor antagonist used as an adjunct to inhaled steroids).

Spinhaler inhaler set

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Spinhaler inhaler set

Description

Plastic box containing "Spinhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI) and 2 bottles of dummy/placebo capsules. Instruction diagrams are printed on a label inside the box.

Date

c. 1980s

Identifier

2017/1.24

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Physical Dimensions

9 x 3 x 7.5 cm

Description

Plastic box containing "Spinhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI) and 2 bottles of dummy/placebo capsules. Instruction diagrams are printed on a label inside the box.

Placebo Accuhaler

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Placebo Accuhaler

Description

Demonstration model of an "Accuhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI).

Date

c. 1994

Identifier

2017/1.28

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Physical Dimensions

8.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm

Description

Demonstration model of an "Accuhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI).

Intal Spincap cartridges

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Intal Spincap cartridges

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Bottle containing 20 mcg Intal (sodium cromoglycate BP) capsules for use with the Spinhaler.

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017/1.37

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Physical Dimensions

3.4 x 3.4 x 6.5 cm

Description

Bottle containing 20 mcg Intal (sodium cromoglycate BP) capsules for use with the Spinhaler.

Ventolin Rotacaps

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Ventolin Rotacaps

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Bottle containing 400mg Ventolin (salbutamol BP) capsules for use with the Ventolin Rotahaler.

Date

c.1988

Identifier

2017/1.35

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Physical Dimensions

5.7 x 5.3 x 6.3 cm

Description

Bottle containing 400mg Ventolin (salbutamol BP) capsules for use with the Ventolin Rotahaler.

Seretide 50 Evohaler

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Seretide 50 Evohaler

Description

"Seretide 50 Evohaler" metered-dose inhaler (MDI) (50 mcg fluticasone propionate, 25 mcg salmeterol). Sample pack in cardboard box with instruction leaflet.

Date

c.2001

Identifier

2017/1.26

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

9.5 x 5 x 3 cm

Description

"Seretide 50 Evohaler" metered-dose inhaler (MDI) (50 mcg fluticasone propionate, 25 mcg salmeterol). Sample pack in cardboard box with instruction leaflet.

Vitalograph pulmonary monitor

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Vitalograph pulmonary monitor

Description

Peak flow meter for measuring peak expiratory flow.

Date

c. 1980s

Identifier

2017/1.27

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12.5 x 5.3 x 2.7 cm

Description

Peak flow meter for measuring peak expiratory flow.

Seretide 100 Accuhaler

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Seretide 100 Accuhaler

Description

"Seretide 100 Accuhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI) (100 mcg fluticasone propionate, 50 mcg salmeterol). Sample pack in cardboard box with instruction leaflet.

Date

c. 2003

Identifier

2017.1.21

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

box: 9 x 9 x 3.5 cm

Description

"Seretide 100 Accuhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI) (100 mcg fluticasone propionate, 50 mcg salmeterol). Sample pack in cardboard box with instruction leaflet.

Ventodisk blister packs

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Ventodisk blister packs

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Cardboard box containing 14 Ventodisk blister packs, each with 8x400 microgram doses of Salbutamol BP. For use with a Ventolin Diskhaler.

Date

c. 1990

Identifier

2017.1.22

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Physical Dimensions

box: 7 x 5.8 x 5.8 cm

Description

Cardboard box containing 14 Ventodisk blister packs, each with 8x400 microgram doses of Salbutamol BP. For use with a Ventolin Diskhaler.

Duovent inhaler

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Duovent inhaler

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing fenoterol hydrobromide with ipratropium bromide. In a cardboard box with "Physician's sample" sticker and instruction leaflet.

Date

c. 1990

Identifier

2017.1.33

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

box: 8 x 5.5 x 3 cm

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing fenoterol hydrobromide with ipratropium bromide. In a cardboard box with "Physician's sample" sticker and instruction leaflet.

Exirel inhaler

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Exirel inhaler

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing Exirel (200 mcg) pirbuterol acetate. In a cardboard box marked "Physician's sample", with instruction leaflet.

Date

c. 1986

Identifier

2017.1.41

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Physical Dimensions

box: 10.7 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing Exirel (200 mcg) pirbuterol acetate. In a cardboard box marked "Physician's sample", with instruction leaflet.

Spacer for asthma inhaler

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Spacer for asthma inhaler

Description

Transparent plastic 2-part spacer for use with metered-dose inhalers

Date

c. 1980s

Identifier

2017/1.4

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Physical Dimensions

23 x 9 x 9 cm

Description

Transparent plastic 2-part spacer for use with metered-dose inhalers

NebuChamber fish attachment

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NebuChamber fish attachment

Description

Rubber fish-shaped attachment for children using the NebuChamber inhaler spacer. In original plastic packaging with instructions leaflet.

Date

c. 2002

Identifier

2017/1.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

packaging: 23 x 11.5 x 8 cm

Description

Rubber fish-shaped attachment for children using the NebuChamber inhaler spacer. In original plastic packaging with instructions leaflet.

Atrovent Forte inhaler

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Atrovent Forte inhaler

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing ipratopium bromide. In cardboard box with "Physician's Sample" sticker and instruction leaflet.

Date

c. 1992

Identifier

2017/1.17

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Physical Dimensions

box: 8.2 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing ipratopium bromide. In cardboard box with "Physician's Sample" sticker and instruction leaflet.

Turbohaler

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Turbohaler

Description

Placebo Formoterol "Turbohaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI)

Date

c. 2000

Identifier

2017/1.13

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

Placebo Formoterol "Turbohaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI)

Dry powder inhaler

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Dry powder inhaler

Description

Brown DPI preventer inhaler, simlar to a Turbohaler

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017/1.12

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

Brown DPI preventer inhaler, simlar to a Turbohaler

Turbohaler

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Title

Turbohaler

Description

Placebo "Turbohaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI)

Date

c. 2000

Identifier

2017/1.14

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

Placebo "Turbohaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI)

Aereobec Autohaler

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Aereobec Autohaler

Description

"Autohaler" metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing a placebo canister. In original cardboard box.

Date

c. 1992

Identifier

2017/1.20

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Physical Dimensions

box: 10 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

"Autohaler" metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing a placebo canister. In original cardboard box.

Foradil Aerolizer

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Foradil Aerolizer

Description

"Aerolizer" type inhaler for use with Foradil (eformoterol) capsules. The buttons on the side are used to pierce the capsule inside the chamber.

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017.1.34

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7.5 x 4 x 2 cm

Description

"Aerolizer" type inhaler for use with Foradil (eformoterol) capsules. The buttons on the side are used to pierce the capsule inside the chamber.

Placebo Spacehaler

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Placebo Spacehaler

Description

Demonstration model of a "Spacehaler" meterd-dose inhaler (MDI). The Spacehaler is designed to reduce the velocity of the aerosol cloud that emerges from the inhaler, without the need for an additional spacer. In cardboard box with instruction leaflet.

Date

c. 1997

Identifier

2017/1.32

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

box: 9.6 x 7.7 x 3.6 cm

Description

Demonstration model of a "Spacehaler" meterd-dose inhaler (MDI). The Spacehaler is designed to reduce the velocity of the aerosol cloud that emerges from the inhaler, without the need for an additional spacer. In cardboard box with instruction leaflet.

Intal spinhaler

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Intal spinhaler

Description

Cardboard box containing "Spinhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI) in a plastic carry case, with instruction leaflet.

Date

c. 1991

Identifier

2017/1.30

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Physical Dimensions

box: 9.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

Cardboard box containing "Spinhaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI) in a plastic carry case, with instruction leaflet.

Diskhaler blister packs

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Diskhaler blister packs

Description

Placebo inhalation disks for use with the Serevent Diskhaler. 5 demonstration blister packs.

Date

c. 1993

Identifier

2017/1.40

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

5.1 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm

Description

Placebo inhalation disks for use with the Serevent Diskhaler. 5 demonstration blister packs.

Aerohaler

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Aerohaler

Description

"Aerohaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI). Includes a magazine for holding up to 6 capsules. The button on the side pierces the capsule in the chamber.

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017/1.38

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Physical Dimensions

8.1 x 5.5 x 2.8 cm

Description

"Aerohaler" dry powder inhaler (DPI). Includes a magazine for holding up to 6 capsules. The button on the side pierces the capsule in the chamber.

Duovent extension tube

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Duovent extension tube

Description

Extension/spacer tube for use with the Duovent inhaler.

Date

c. 1990s

Identifier

2017/1.43

Description

Extension/spacer tube for use with the Duovent inhaler.

Aerocrom Syncroner

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Aerocrom Syncroner

Description

Demonstrator unit of the "Aerocrom Syncroner" inhaler. This metered-dose inhaler (MDI) includes a built-in spacer so the inhaler can be used without the need for an additional spacer. In a cardboard box.

Date

c. 1996

Identifier

2017/1.42

Description

Demonstrator unit of the "Aerocrom Syncroner" inhaler. This metered-dose inhaler (MDI) includes a built-in spacer so the inhaler can be used without the need for an additional spacer. In a cardboard box.

Intal syncroner inhaler

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Intal syncroner inhaler

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Demonstrator unit in cardboard box.

Date

c. 1993

Identifier

2017/1.29

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

box: 12 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

Metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Demonstrator unit in cardboard box.

Miniature Pneumothorax Apparatus

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Miniature Pneumothorax Apparatus

Description

Wooden box containing metal pump, regulating valve, aneroid manometer and filter.

Creator

Genito-Urinary Manufacturing Co. Ltd

Date

c. 1934-1936

Identifier

2004/7.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Wood, Metal, Rubber

Description

Wooden box containing metal pump, regulating valve, aneroid manometer and filter.

Staff of the Thoracic Unit

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Staff of the Thoracic Unit

Description

Photographs of staff in the new Thoracic Unit at Mearnskirk Hospital

Date

c. 1947

Identifier

RCPSG 52/19/4/5/24

Description

Photographs of staff in the new Thoracic Unit at Mearnskirk Hospital

Staff and Patient at the Thoracic Unit

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Staff and Patient at the Thoracic Unit

Description

Photograph of a doctor with a patient at the newly-opened Thoracic Unit at Mearnskirk Hospital

Date

c. 1947

Identifier

RCPSG 52/19/4/5/11

Description

Photograph of a doctor with a patient at the newly-opened Thoracic Unit at Mearnskirk Hospital

Boxed inhaler

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Nebu Chamber inhaler spacer set

Description

A series of photographs of a boxed set containing a Nebu Chamber non-electrostatic spacer for use with Astra inhalers. Includes the metal chamber, 2 mouthpieces, 2 carry cases and a face mask for infants.

Creator

AstraZeneca AB

Date

c. 21st century

Identifier

2017/1/1

Alternative Title

Boxed inhaler

Description

A series of photographs of a boxed set containing a Nebu Chamber non-electrostatic spacer for use with Astra inhalers. Includes the metal chamber, 2 mouthpieces, 2 carry cases and a face mask for infants.

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