Green case with lock at the front and plastic green handle on top with a manufacturer's label stuck on top. Inside the case is divided into three separate section, one containing a clear plastic mask with latex cushioning, the second containing a grey resuscitation bulb and the third containing a smaller clear plastic mask with latex cushioning, still in original packaging.Green manufacturer's label on top of case: THE CIG AIR-VIVA RESUSCITATOR Inside case: Original label 'Operating Instructions'ambu, resuscitator, cig air-viva

Issued to Ambulance stations during the 1990s and also used at public venues kike swimming polls as the item was easily used by personnel with limited training. Item was used taken in ambulances. Source Chas Martin (AHSV curator 29 Feb 2016).pale green fibre board box with carry handle. Opens out and contains a resuscitation kit. Contains instruction leaflets.THE CIG AIR VIVA RESUSCITATORresuscitation, air viva, cig

Portable resuscitation equipment. Not used in ambulances but kept at swimming pools, industrial sites and other work places for emergency use.Blue plastic carry case with clear plastic lid containing resuscitation equipmentCIG MEDISHIELD AIR-VIVA 2 RESUSCITATORresuscitation

This resuscitation kit was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. This resuscitation kit dates from the 1960s to 1970s.This resuscitation kit was used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.A resuscitator kit made by Air-Viva, contained in a blue box and consisting of two face shield masks, a manual squeeze pump and throat opening device. Also contains Australian Red Cross instructions and CIG Air-Viva Resuscitator instructions Air Viva Resuscitator 'Made in Australia' on the outside of the box. Printed instructions from Australian Red Cross and CIG contained withinfire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa

For medical emergencies at Gabo Island. Unsure if ever used. The portable, manual resuscitator kit is contained in its original green vinyl, hinged case that has corner protectors and two metal front fasteners. Information on the case indicates that it is an ‘Air CIG Viva Resuscitator’. It was used for manual force feeding oxygen into a person’s lungs with the use of a breathing bag, and there are instructions for using the resuscitating bag. The kit was produced by the Commonwealth Industrial Gases Limited, Alexandria, NSW, a company active between 1935 and 1994. An identical kit, which has been accurately dated to 1951, remains at the Cape Otway Lightstation . Another identical kit is held by the Ambulance Historical Society Victoria.Both kits have first level contributory significance for their historic values and provenance.Resuscitator box, green vinyl, hinged handle at top. Two metal fasteners on front, metal plated corners on lid. White thread stitching around edges. Case contains a resuscitator kit.On case "Air CIG Viva Resuscitator. "On sticker "C. of A. D.O.T. 141545"

Carry case containing rubber bag with 2 plastic with rubber seal, face masks. Instuctions and sales docket inclosed.Case - AIR cig VIVA RESUSCITATOR Inside Lid - (Expand photo to read)