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Tracheotomy set

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Tracheotomy set, probably dating from the early 20th century. Case includes an ivory-handled scalpel and three sterling silver inner and outer cannulas. The three tubes are different sizes, engraved with a '2,' '4,' or '5.' Tracheotomies consist of making an incision in the neck and opening a direct airway into the trachea.

Twentieth century, early