The Iron Lung - Halfway Technology Revisited (P2.403)
Conclusions: Manufacture of "iron lungs" began in the early 1930s and expanded until development of both a "full technology" for polio (Salk vaccine) and more sophisticated ventilation devices in the 1950s.Disclosure: Dr. Lanska received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Medlink Neurology and Elsevier.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Lanska, D. Tags: History of Neurology Source Type: research
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