Historical information

This medical instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.
Used for sucking fluids during an operation. The sterilised pack is an old way of sterilising instruments.

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

In sterilised bag. 3 metal instruments. 1. long and curved with holes at one end and hollow at the other. Near the hollow end the instrument breaks into 3 and rejoins further along.
2. An elongated "S" like metal instrument with an elongated hollow at one end and hollow at the other end where there is a small loop
3. A straight instrument except for close to one end where there is a hollow. At the other end it is hollow with a small loop near the end.