A Japanese tracheotomy set in a gun-metal gray steel case. The case measures 16.5 x 8 x 2.8 cm and has a removable tray. The set itself is chrome, and contains a tracheotome, three trachea tubes, and an illustrated instruction booklet. Also included in the case is one Trousseaus tracheotomy tube, which is not part of the original set. The case is engraved with Japanese characters. The items are generally in good condition, although the case has lost its clasp. The set was donated by F.J. Moffat, M.D., in October 1945. He received it from his brother-in-law who served in the Pacific.
Digital photograph of a Japanese tracheotomy set in a gun-metal gray steel case. The case has been opened to show the chrome instruments inside. An additional tracheotomy tube, not part of the original set, has been placed on the gray counter to the left of the case. Also shown is the printed instruction booklet, which has a black paper cover printed with Japanese characters.
ca. 1939-1945
Medical Museum Collection, Box 34