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Medical devices, Alcoutim, Algarve

2012 Conservation and Restoration
Science and Technique

Conservation and restoration of a significant ensemble of surgical, gynaecological and hospital usage devices, from the personal collection of Dr. João Francisco Dias [1927-55], a local doctor and surgeon benefactor in Alcoutim (Algarve).

  • Diagnostic kit (handle, otoscope, speculum (4), larynx illuminator, laryngoscopy mirrors (2), ophthalmoscope and lamp).
  • Tweezers (5) (Doyen, Museux, Pean, Kocher).
  • Boxes (5) for thermometer, syringes, sterilisation, dressings.
  • Containers (2), boards (3), syringes (4), bottles (6), cloths (4).
  • Sphygmomanometers (3), forceps (3), retractors (2), anoscope.
  • Uterine curettes (3), vaginal speculum (2), vaginal valves (2).
  • Scalpel with blade, pelvimeter, mirror cable, stylus, scissor.
  • Needle holder, support, mortar, jet pump.

Acknowledgements Alcance - Northeast Algarve Development Association ~ Municipality of Alcoutim

Gowllands diagnostic kit, before the intervention.
Gowllands diagnostic kit, after the intervention.
Sphygmomanometer and case, before the intervention.
Sphygmomanometer and case, after the intervention.
Sphygmomanometer and box, before the intervention.
Sphygmomanometer and box, after the intervention.
Metal box and syringes, before the intervention.
Metal box and syringes, after the intervention.
Boxes and syringes, before the intervention.
Boxes and syringes, after the intervention.
Forceps, before intervention.
Forceps, after intervention.
Retracting valves, before the intervention.
Retracting valves, after the intervention.
Curettes and scalpel, before the intervention.
Curettes and scalpel, after the intervention.
Anuscope and specula, before the intervention.
Anuscope and specula, after the intervention.
Pelvimeter and forceps, before the intervention.
Pelvimeter and forceps, after the intervention.