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The use of a new apparatus for the prolonged administration of artificial respiration. I. A fatal case of poliomyelitis.

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J. Amer. med. Ass., 92, 1658-60. 1929 CE.

The Drinker respirator (“iron lung”).

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Entry Number#1978
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