Cardiac compressor, external, Corbin & Farnsworth inc, Cardio 2, Circa 1972

Historical information

Known as 'the thumper' this compressed air driven equipment entered service in the early 1970s. it did heart compressions automatically during CPR and allowed the ambulance officer to conduct other patient management activities. The thumper was known for breaking the patients sternum and was not especially successful. Source display label and Chas Martin curator AHVS 16 March 2016

Physical description

Cream, beige and gun metal compressor

Inscriptions & markings

Corbin & Farnsworth inc

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