iron lung
Example Sentences
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Lane spent the next several months in an iron lung.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024
He had to deal with the surprise of clients on entering his office and seeing him in his iron lung.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024
The medic had been transporting Paul to and from hospital, as carers fought to keep him alive in the failing iron lung.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024
"He needed a unique type of care. Not even professionals are trained to take care of a quadriplegic in an iron lung," says Philip of the huge responsibility that came with supporting his brother.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024
He sent her to St. Jude Hospital and put her in an iron lung to help her breathe.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
