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The "Newcastle" Sphygmomanometer for the Newborn
Image Not Available for The "Newcastle" Sphygmomanometer for the Newborn

The "Newcastle" Sphygmomanometer for the Newborn

Object NameSphygmomanometer
MediumWood, glass, steel, rubber, mercury
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions13.7 x 37.7 x 8.3cm (closed)
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS069975.1
About MeThis instrument was designed to overcome the difficulty and innacuracy of older methods of palpation and auscaltation is a modified adult sphygmomanometer which permits accurate readings to be taken of the arterial blood-pressure of the newborn. It employs a visual method by means of an indicator and two inflatable cuffs.
Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
1970-1980
Royal Aberdeen Hospital for Sick Children
1980-2000
Royal Aberdeen Hospital for Sick Children
1990-2005
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
1930s - 1960s
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
possibly 1980-1990
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
1970-1990
Royal Aberdeen Hospital for Sick Children
1950-1980