Hewitt’s airway was the first known oral airway and laid the foundations for the numerous other airways that were later developed. The development of the oropharyngeal airway is one of the lesser-acknowledged advances in anaesthesia. Oral airways made anaesthesia safer and significantly reduced the trauma associated with earlier attempts at managing the obstructed airway. The Hewitt Airway – the first known artificial oral ‘air-way’. In 1890, Frederic Hewitt noted the frequency and danger of upper airway obstruction. In 1908, dissatisfied with the use of tongue forceps and that Esmarch’s maneuver sometimes failed, he described the first oropharyngeal airway, the Hewitt Airway. The tube was less than 8 cm long, ideally connecting the oral opening to the hypopharynx. The Hewitt Airway was the foundation for many subsequent oropharyngeal airway designs.The oropharyngeal airway is significant because of its lesser acknowledged advances in anaesthesia.Round metal tube with a brown rubber tubing sleeve around the outside.medical health, anaesthesia

Oral History of Keith Hancock collected by Barbara Gardiner. Keith is grandson of A.W. HancockSmall red book containing log scalesHancock Log Scales Giving True Contents of logsbooks, technical

Oral History of Keith Hancock recorded by Barbara Gardiner. Keith is grandson of A.W. HancockSmall red book 'Roof Cuts and Rafter Lengths'Roof Cuts and Rafter Lengths by A.W. Hancock 5th Editionbooks, technical

Oral History of Keith Hancock recorded by Barbara Gardiner. Keith is grandson of A.W. HancockSmall red book entitled 'Roof Cuts & Rafter Lengths'Roof Cuts & Rafter Lengthsbooks, technical

Oral history interview and partial transcript of David Blyth and Margaret Bull by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 4 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, david blyth, margaret bull, oral history

A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea

It is though this image was taken not long after Harry Arblaster became Principal at the Ballarat School of Mines. There were very few occasions when staff were required to wear an academic gown. The five unknowns in the back row are likely to be Ballarat School of Mines science and engineering staff. Thirteen men in academic regalia. Standing left to right - Hector Yates, ? , ? , ? , Eric McGrath, Bill Durant, Geoff Biddington, Oral (Sp?) [Dusty] Miller. Seated left to right - E.J. Barker, ?, Harry Arblaster, Lindsay Hillman, Harold Trudinger e.j. barker, harry arblaster, lindsay hillman, ballarat school of mines, geoff biddington, bill durant

An instrument designed to remove swallowed foreign objects. The end containing horsehair is pushed past a foreign body in the oesophagus then expanded and withdrawn, bringing the foreign body with it. This probang is constructed from metal and horsehair. The metal is coiled to enable flexibility and the proximal end has a metal finger grip for support. The distal end comprises a smooth metal tip and the strands of horsehair are designed to scoop strands of foreign material from the patient's pharynx.anaesthesia, probang, oral, horsehair, lidcome state hospital, dr sharkey, obstruction, airway

Doctor Garner interviewed Ian Smith on behalf of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens oral history programme.According to Doctor Garner, Ian Smith played a significant role in the history of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as a member of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.8 pages with bold type for names all in font 12 and one page with a coloured photograph of Mr Ian Smith. 1 copy without photograph.Some underlining of text in blue biro, pp.2,4,5, &6.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, oral history programme, mr ian smith, town clerk, ballarat city council, local government, frank rogers, tom beaumont, peter hetherington, bob whitehead, jessie scott, prime ministers' avenue, queen victoria statue, roy mosman, jack chisholm, fernery, lindsay gordon cottage, gardens, ballarat

Photograph of Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) who provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall"Digital copy of black and white photograph.mavis solum, solum family

A selection of stories from the National Library of Australia's oral history project: Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants.Collected oral histories.Paperback book, 54 pages, illus. (some col.).oral history, national library of australia, forgotten australians and former child migrants

In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort

"Voices fron the Past', part of a thesis , author unknown includes trandcripts of oral interviews with fourteen people who grew up in Bendigo during 1925 - 1935 Two peple interviewed includes Blanche Jane (Jay) Hillman & Frederick (Fred) William Hillman

This oral history by Lesley Hooper (nee Hills) recounts her reminiscences of people and places in Greensborough between 1936 and 1957. 6p. typescriptlesley hooper, oral history, greensborough

A brown folder titled "Visual Aids To Oral Teaching 5" (the number 7 has been crossed out and replaced by 5). From the files of Mr. L.J. Pryor. Former Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College. Donated to Education Resource Centre for Archival use 1992.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, curriculum, teaching, education, mr. l.j. pryor, education resource centre, history - study and teaching, history

Newsletter of the Nillumbik Historical Society (formed in 1973). Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the Nillumbik area.A record of neighbouring historical societiesNewsletter copied on white A4 paper. Varying number of pages.nillumbik historical society, shire of nillumbik

Photograph of the home of the Thomas family. Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall".Digital copy of black and white photograph.Written on photograph: "Part of our old home now Kurrajong Avenue - Thomas"mavis solum, solum family

A short history of Watsonia and surrounding area. told in oral history format by John Kellow. This article is not referenced and details require verification. 5 pages of typed text.watsonia, electric station estate, black family, grace park, greensborough, john kellow.

This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. As told to Marilyn Smith 2011. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century suburb.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #716amos family, greensborough