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Coat Hanger and Rubber Band Save Tina Breath
Cleveland report describes a dramatic medical procedure where a coat hanger and rubber band were used to expand Tina's chest and guide her breathing. Drs Effler Ostergard and Mercer tied a band to the rib cage, creating a bridge device that allowed Tina to breathe more normally and recover at home over time.
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Cleveland
Tina
Ian
Robert Ostergard
Efflee
Warren
Robert Mercer
Pediatrics
Donald Effler