Intubation Set

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Description

Title: Intubation Set
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Published / Created: ca. late 19th century
Description: A child's intubation kit, housed in a leather-coved box with orange-colored inserts. Inside can be found a mouth gag, the insertion device, and seven intubation tubes—depending upon the size of the windpipe and age of the child (a scale is also included for help determine this). This was used in the treatment of diphtheria.
Extent: (case dimensions): 4 cm. x 12 cm. x 24 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

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