Throwback to the introduction of the pulmotor resuscitators in 1914, and the history of resuscitation equipment and techniques.

Throwback FDNY

English - May 25, 2023 16:01 - 17 minutes - 24 MB
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Previous Episode: Throwback FDNY to 1798 as the Fire Department of the City of New York is formed by an act of the State legislature,1857 when Harry Howard is named Chief Engineer of the fire department, 1964 when a fire strikes in the subway tunnel of the Times Square shuttle.

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In this episode of Throwback FDNY, host Gary Urbanowicz welcomes back to the show retired FDNY Division Chief and EMS historian James Martin as his co-host to discuss the introduction of the pulmotor resuscitators in 1914, and how resuscitation equipment and techniques have changed over the years. This conversation helps us mark 2023 National EMS Week, which honors the heroic contributions of those who work on the medical front line.