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

EPISODE · May 25, 2023 · 17 MIN

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

from Throwback FDNY · host New York City Fire Museum

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. 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 25, 2023

Embed this episode

Ready to play

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

0:00 17:23

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Throwback FDNY?

This episode is 17 minutes long.

When was this Throwback FDNY episode published?

This episode was published on May 25, 2023.

Can I download this Throwback FDNY episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!