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Old 05-12-2009, 11:56 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by nytimes
She chose to remain in an iron lung, she often said, for the freedom it gave her. It let her breathe without tubes in her throat, incisions or hospital stays, as newer, smaller ventilators might require. It took no professional training to operate, letting her remain mistress of her own house, with just two aides assisting her.
Iron lungs are very low-tech and can be easily maintained, unlike respirators that require significant ongoing medical involvement.
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