Ayre's T piece

Object numberED.CS.2025.35.196
TitleAyre's T piece
CreatorKing (Manufacturer), Airmed Ltd. (Manufacturer)
DescriptionPrimarily intended for endotracheal anaesthesia of infants and young children undergoing operation for the repair of hare-lip and cleft palate, the T-piece consists of a light metal tube into which nitrous oxide and oxygen, supplemented by minimal ether, is fed through a small inlet tube at right angles to the main limb. One end of the T-piece is connected to the endtracheal tube, while the other end is left open.
One piece is made of brass, with no makes mark. The smallest has a piece of velcro attached. The largest is marked 'King, London'. 4th is marked 'Airmed Ltd'.
Production date 1937 - 1990
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameAnaesthetic apparatus
Object categoryMedical Equipment
MaterialMetal
Dimensions
- Largest Width: 5.5 cm
Depth: 1 cm
Length: 3 cm