NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER CRITICAL CARE NURSING STAFF DISCUSSES THE USE OF THE IRON LUNG DURING THE 1950’S, AS A RESPIRATOR USED TO MAINTAIN A PRESSURIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR PARALYTIC POLIOMYELITIS PATIENTS IN MID 20TH CENTURY IN THE UNITED STATES

The iron lung, presented located in the lobby of NUMC, assisted in the patients’ survival during the widespread polio epidemic over fifty years ago.

Left to right:
Antonia Gavan, RN IV, Nurse Manager, Critical Care
Amy Pakes, RN, MS, Nurse Manager, Critical Care
Gary Hecker, RN III, Clinical Educator, Critical Care