Sahli Haemoglobinometer

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TitleSahli Haemoglobinometer
Creator London Hawksley Crista (Manufacturer)
DescriptionThe Sahli Haemoglobinometer estimates the bloods haemoglobin level for medical screening. A fixed amount of blood would be mixed with diluted hydrochloric acid and water in order to match a standard colour. The kit includes an instruction sheet, Hydrochloric acid, pipette, dropper, glass rod, and haemoglobinometer. Made by Hawksley Crista in London. Dates from the mid-20th century.
On the haemoglobinometer it is printed '100%=14 grams Hb. per 100c.c. 5 minutes'
The Sahli Haemoglobinometer was named after Dr. Sahli who had made improvements to the sphygmomanometer and changed the name.
Production date c.Mid C 1950-01-01
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameSahli Haemoglobinometer
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Kit Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 9.4 cm
Height: 3.8 cm