"Ectron" single pulse electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machine

"Ectron" single pulse electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machine, with bilateral headset (both sides wrapped with gauze) with long mains lead (plug cut off), made by Ectron Ltd., Baldock, Hertfordshire, 1950-51. Manufacturer's label on bottom calls it 'Electroconvulsant [sic] Apparatus'. Corrosion and leakage on bottom, so serial no. is no longer legible; 'D.2. B.H.M.C.' written in black marker on bottom. Compare 1980-1386.

Details

Category:
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
Object Number:
1980-1387
Materials:
steel
type:
electroconvulsive therapy machines
credit:
Ectron Limited

Parts

Bilateral headset from "Ectron" electroconvulsive therapy machine

Bilateral headset (presuming such because both sides were wrapped with gauze) accompanying "Ectron" single pulse electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machine, made by Ectron Ltd., Baldock, Hertfordshire, 1950-51.

Materials:
plastic (acrylic) and metal
Object Number:
1980-1387/2
type:
electroconvulsive therapy machines
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