Resuscitator
Medical Devices & Assistive Technology

Resuscitator

Early 20th century onward

A resuscitator is designed to provide assisted ventilation when normal breathing is inadequate. Historical examples used different combinations of pumps, bellows, gas supplies and pressure-control mechanisms.

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A resuscitator is designed to provide assisted ventilation when normal breathing is inadequate. Historical examples used different combinations of pumps, bellows, gas supplies and pressure-control mechanisms.

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Historical photograph, illustration or documented physical example; the source caption identifies the depicted object.

Image: Lungmotor resuscitation device advertisement (newspaper, 1917).jpg
Creator: Unknown authorUnknown author
License: Public domain

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