Historical information

This blood transfusion bag was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in 1949 specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.
The clear sterilisation bag is no longer used for sterilising.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.
Good condition and good interpretation capacity.

Physical description

Whole blood bank used for transfusion.
Clear tube inside a clear sterilisation bag which has a descriptive label on it.

Inscriptions & markings

Label is detailed with the following titles: Whole Blood CPDA - 1 / Terumo Blood Bag CPDA -1. Also: Transfusion Instructions.
Also: Anticoagulant Citrate Phosphate, Dextrose Adenine, Solution USP, Single Pack. Sterile, Non-Pyrogenic, Do Not Vent, Use only if solution is clear, Single use only