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1991.23
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Lifepak 33 D.C. Pulse Defibrillator Cardioscope from Physio-Control, Inc., 1968

Physio-Control, based in Redmond, Washington, and founded in 1955, invented the first portable defibrillator used by first responders and the general public.
ID Number: 1991.23
Date: 1968
Physical Description: 1 Defibrillator; metal, wire, plastic; 21.5 in.H x 14.25 in.W x 8.75 in.D
Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Redmond
Credit: MOHAI, 1991.23, Gift of Physio-Control Corporation
Subjects: Medicine and Health Care, Innovation and Invention, Manufacturing
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