Joseph O'Dwyer
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Joseph O'Dwyer (October 12, 1841 – January 7, 1898) was an American physician. He developed a valuable system of intubation in diphtheria cases. O'Dwyer is often cited as the "father of laryngeal intubation in croup".[1]
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Joseph O'Dwyer | |
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Born | (1841-10-12)October 12, 1841 Cleveland, Ohio, US |
Died | January 7, 1898(1898-01-07) (aged 56) |
Education | College of Physicians and Surgeons |
Occupation | Physician |
Known for | Laryngeal intubation advances |
Medical career | |
Sub-specialties | Pneumonia, diphtheria |
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