Set of three tracheotomy tubes

Object number@FTD
TitleSet of three tracheotomy tubes
Creator Ed Young (Manufacturer), Edinburgh Gardner & Son (Manufacturer)
DescriptionA traceosomy is a surgical procedure which consists of making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (windpipe). The hole, can serve independently as an airway or as a site for a tracheostomy tube to be inserted; this tube allows a person to breathe without the use of his or her nose or mouth.
Markings:
1x Young and Son, Edinburgh
1x J Gardner and Son
1x London Made
Appears to be a spare part from a different peice of equipment in the box too.
Production periodTwentyfirst century, early
Object nameTubes, tracheostomy X3
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Box Length: 11 cm
Width: 6.8 cm
Height: 4.7 cm
Tubes Length: 5.7 cm
Width: 4.4 cm
Height: 2.3 cm