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1. Cloth Splint

Creator:: Justin O. Zimmer
Skreczko, Charles K.
Zimmer Manufacturing Company
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 040
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A cloth splint.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Orthopedics
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cloth Splint

2. Young's forceps

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Published / Created:: 1784
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 094
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Forceps
Description:: A pair of metal forceps, stamped with a #4. These forceps had a tuned-up tip to the blades. Thomas Young (1726-1783) taught midwifery at the University of Edinburgh.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Yale University. School of Medicine., and Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Young's forceps

3. Young's forceps

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 045
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Forceps
Description:: Young's obstetric forceps, with #4 stamped on the instrument. These forceps have a turned-up tip to the blades. Thomas Young (1726-1783) taught midwifery at the University of Edinburgh.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Yale University. School of Medicine., and Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Young's forceps

4. Simpson's forceps

Creator:: Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Young, Edinburgh
Published / Created:: 1848
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 045
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Forceps
Description:: A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. James Y. Simpson (1811 - 1870) of Edinburgh was a prominent obstetrician and the discoverer of chloroform as an anesthetic. His long and short forceps of the mid-nineteenth century were widely used and became the models for future designs.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Simpson's forceps

5. Wrisberg's forceps

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Wrisberg, Heinrich August (1739-1808)
Published / Created:: 1796
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 045
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Forceps
Description:: A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Heinrich August Wrisberg (1739-1808) was a German obstetrician.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Wrisberg, Heinrich August (1739-1808), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Wrisberg's forceps

6. Baumanometer

Creator:: W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:: ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 041
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Sphygmomanometer
Description:: A wooden box with a measuring device inside. According to a label attached to the outside of the box, this is a Baum monometer—of which the accompanying rubber tubing is non-functioning.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Hematology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Baumanometer

7. Baumanometer — Desk Model

Creator:: W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:: ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 041
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Sphygmomanometer
Description:: A Baumanometer-brand Desk Model sphygmomanometer—housed in a wooden box and with many of the needed pieces included. A metal plate at the bottom of the case provides a chart of ages and average systolic, diastolic, and pulse readings. Further stated, "these averages compare with readings obtained on over 500,000 life insurance applicants".
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Hematology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Baumanometer — Desk Model

8. Lifetime Baumanometer — Desk Model

Creator:: W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:: ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 041
Image Count:: 3
Alternative Title:: Sphygmomanometer
Description:: A Baumanometer-brand Desk Model sphygmomanometer—housed in a wooden box and with many of the needed pieces included.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Hematology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lifetime Baumanometer — Desk Model

9. Lifetime Baumanometer — Kompak Model

Creator:: Madden, Joseph W., MD
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:: ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 041
Image Count:: 3
Alternative Title:: Sphygmomanometer
Description:: A Lifetime Baumanometer—also labeled the 'Kompak Model'. The device is housed in a wooden box with many of the needed pieces included. metal plate at the bottom of the case provides a chart of ages and average systolic, diastolic, and pulse readings. Further stated, "these averages compare with readings obtained on over 500,000 life insurance applicants".
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Hematology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lifetime Baumanometer — Kompak Model

10. Otoscope-Ophthalmoscope

Creator:: Welch Allyn Company
Published / Created:: ca. mid 20th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 015
Image Count:: 3
Description:: Grey case lined with maroon velvet containing an otoscope-ophthalmoscope and various attachments.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Ophthalmology and Otology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Otoscope-Ophthalmoscope

11. Amputation and Trepanning Set

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Sunderland, Mrs. William (1964)
Wade and Ford
Published / Created:: ca. mid-late 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 096
Image Count:: 7
Alternative Title:: Surgical Instruments Set
Description:: A wooden box with brass fixtures and lined with velvet. Inside the box can be found several surgical instruments, including a pair of bone forceps, a trephine handle and bits, a capital saw, a chain saw, a Hey’s saw, scalpels, osteotomes, probes, metacarpal saw, a Buck's drill, a trephine and trephine brush, a curved director, and a spiral tourniquet. Most of the tools have ivory handles. The case bears the name of the manufacturer Wade and Ford of New York, but some of the tools are produced by George Tiemann and Company.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Surgery and Surgical Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputation and Trepanning Set

12. Surgical staplers

Creator:: United States Surgical Corporation
Vascular Surgery Specialists - 1997
Published / Created:: ca. 1970s
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 013
Image Count:: 1
Description:: An assortment of automatic surgical staplers.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Surgical Instruments and Surgical Stapler
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical staplers

13. Urethral sounds

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Mailhouse, Robert
Meyrowitz Brothers
Van Buren
Published / Created:: ca. early 20th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 0182
Image Count:: 1
Description:: 6 Van Buren-brand urethral sounds with American, French and English sizing.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Urologic Instruments and Urology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral sounds

14. Surgical Instrument Set

Creator:: Tolle and Degenhardt
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:: 2
Description:: An amputation set, housed in a wooden box lined with red velvet. Included in the set are two types of saws, a capital saw and a lifting-back saw. In addition there are a few longer knives and a capital saw, a tenaculum, and a pair of bone forceps. There appear to be some empty spaces within the kit, indicating some instruments may been missing.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Amputation
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Instrument Set

15. Bedford's forceps

Creator:: Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 094
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Forceps
Description:: A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Gunning Bedford (1806-1870) an American physician, devised a forceps with blades that were lighter and thinner than the blades in previous forceps. The handles included finger rings which gave the operator better traction. O.F. Roler later designed a similar type of forceps.
Subject (Name):: Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870), Bernard Kosto, M.D., and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Bedford's forceps

16. Bedford's forceps

Creator:: Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:: 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 094
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Forceps
Description:: A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Gunning Bedford (1806-1870), an American physician, devised a forceps with blades that were lighter and thinner than the blades in previous forceps. The handles included finger rings which gave the operator better traction. O.F. Roler later designed a similar type of forceps.
Subject (Name):: Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870), Bernard Kosto, M.D., and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Bedford's forceps

17. Blot's perforator

Creator:: Blot, Hippolyte
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Description:: This is an instrument for removing a fetus. Hippolyte Blot of Paris designed this perforator for obstructed labor. The points of the blade are like diamond shaped spears. The spring-loaded handle of these perforators facilitates one handed use. After the fetus is perforated, compressing the handle engages the spring, which allows the blades to open and enlarge the perforation.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Blot, Hippolyte, and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blot's perforator

18. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 088
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: An obstetric crochet—this instrument has a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. They might also have been used to remove tumors
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

19. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. This instrument might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

20. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a straight handle with a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. They might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

21. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 088
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument hasa wooden handle with a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. They might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

22. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. This instrument might also have been used to remove tumors. #10 is etched onto the side of the device.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

23. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. They might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

24. Cephalotribe

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Lusk, William Thompson, 1838-1897
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:: 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 094
Image Count:: 1
Description:: An all metal cephalotribe with the screw and wing nut intact. Cephalotribe with fenestrated blades with cephalic and pelvic curve. This cephalotribe listed as belonging to William Lusk who taught a Bellevue Medical College. Cephalotribes (headcrushers) first appeared in the early nineteenth century. A cephalotribe was a medical instrument used in obstetrics to crush the skull of stillborn fetuses (cephalotripsy).
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cephalotribe

25. Cephalotribe

Creator:: J. Reynders and Company
Lusk, William Thompson, 1838-1897
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:: 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 094
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A metal cephalotribe, which seem to be missing both a screw and a wing nut. This cephalotribe listed as belonging to William Lusk who taught a Bellevue Medical College. Cephalotribes (headcrushers) first appeared in the early nineteenth century. A cephalotribe was a medical instrument used in obstetrics to crush the skull of stillborn fetuses (cephalotripsy).
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cephalotribe

26. Chain ecraseur

Creator:: Mashied a Paris
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A metal chain ecraseur with a wooden handle—this was used for the removal of uterine and ovarian tumors. The ecraseur has a screw operated tightening mechanism than can shorten a looped wire, thereby strangulating soft tissue.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Chain ecraseur

27. Cranioclast

Creator:: Beiner, Wien
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 045
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A cranioclast, with blades containing deep serrations and grooves. There appears to be a missing screw mechanism at end of handle. Longer and stronger than Simpson model, craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cranioclast

28. Cranioclast

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 045
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A metal cranioclast with wood handles, two joints, and finger lugs. Craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cranioclast

29. Cranioclast

Creator:: J. Reynders and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 045
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A metal cranioclast with wood handles, two joints, and finger lugs. Craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cranioclast

30. Cranioclast

Creator:: Reed and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A metal cranioclast with wood handles, two joints, and finger lugs. Craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cranioclast