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Object Name |
Sphygmo-oscillometer |
Object ID |
2024.001.08.01 |
Earliest Year |
1930 |
Latest Year |
1950 |
Description |
Rectangular instrument for reading blood pressure; contains dial and needle. |
Materials |
Metal/Bakelite |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Text |
"Collens Sphygmo-oscillometer Mf'd by [hidden] New York // Made in U.S.A. Pat. Pend." |
Donated By |
Drs. John Howard and Nicole le Riche |
Provenance |
Collected by Dr. Harding LeRiche. |
MeSH Search Terms |
Blood Pressure Determination / Instrumentation Diagnosis |
Classification |
Blood Pressure Diagnosis |
Research Notes |
Used for reading blood pressure without a stethoscope. The needle bounced once for the top number and again for the bottom one. |