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Oxford Vinesthene Vaporizer

Inventory Number 10693


Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital.
Physical material
Metal
Object type
Vaporizer
Dimensions
Height: 60mm Width: 123mm Depth: 110mm Weight: 463g
Inventory No
10693
Accession Number
1998-7

Description

Oxford modification of Goldman vinesthene vaporizer. Used for divinyl ether (vinesthene).

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Invented 1940 by F.K. Boston & R. Salt.

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See references.