London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
London County Council 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]
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Surgical Instruments contained in holdall, sterile cellophane wrapping and
plastic outer envelope
Forceps, artery (4) Saw (1)
Forceps, dissecting (1) Scalpels (2)
Forceps, Treves (1) Scissors, dressing, pair (1)
Gauze, white, roll (1) Tracheotomy tubes, adult (1)
Knife, amputation (1) Tracheotomy tubes, child (1)
Probe (1)
Contents of First-Aid Satchel
Bandages, Azoic, No. 0 (1) Cotton wool, oz. (1)
Bandages, Azoic, No. 1 (6) Iodine, ampoules (4)
Bandages, Azoic, No. 2 (6) Lint, oz. (1)
Bandages, Azoic, No. 3 (4) Mouth cloth (1)
Bandages, Azoic, No. 4 (2) Sal volatile, 4 oz. (1)
Bandages, roller, 1 inch (6) Tourniquet (Esmarch)
Bandages, roller, 2 inch (6) Tongue depressors, wooden 6
Bandages, triangular (6)
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