Forrest Bird
American engineer (1921-2015) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 94
Forrest Morton Bird was an American aviator, inventor, and biomedical engineer. He is best known for having created some of the first reliable mass-produced mechanical ventilators for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary care.
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United States
Category
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Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1921 to 2015 · aged 94