Girl in "iron lung"
Title
Girl in "iron lung"
Subject
Poliomyelitis--history; Poliomyelitis--therapy; Epidemics; Ventilators, Mechanical
Description
In the early 1950's, polio--also called "infantile paralysis"--was epidemic in Dallas and the rest of the USA. The disease paralyzed muscles, including those controlling breathing. Some patients required a mechanical ventilator or "iron lung." This photo of a girl in an iron lung in Parkland Hospital is labeled "16th Birthday."
Creator
Unknown
Publisher
From the collections of the Texas/Dallas History and Archives Division Dallas Public Library.
Date
Milestone date: 1952
Creation date: Circa 1952
Rights
This item may be copyright protected. If so, fair use printing and downloading are allowed for educational purposes only. Distribution, particularly for commercial purposes, requires permission from Dallas Public Library.
Identifier
ext_00009
Rights Holder
Dallas Public Library
Geolocation
Citation
Unknown, “Girl in "iron lung",” Exhibits, accessed March 29, 2024, https://utswlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/61.