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Typewritter
The typewriter was invented in Wisconsin. The typewriter created an industry of journalism and writing in a way that eased publication and time. Since the involvemenr of computers, medical charting and communication has become more efficient and accurate. Current, Richard N. 1951. "Technology and Promotion: The Typewriter." Bulletin Of The Business Historical Society 25, no. 2: 77-83. America: History and Life with Full Text, EBSCOhost (Web June 22, 2017). -
Invention of the Telephone
Alexander Bell invented the telephone in 1876. Since then, communication around the world has been ever changing. Phones have made the medical industry function better, as the way of communication is more conducive to patient care . Patients are better taken care of, and doctors easier to reach. John Steele Gordon, “Alexander Graham Bell,” Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 1991, http://www.history.com/topics/inventions/alexander-graham-bell -
Gas powered motor
The first car was built by Karl Benz in 1886 in Germany. He created his own throttle system, spark plugs, gear shifter, and water radiator along with many other vehicle components still used today. Benz started a trend not only with an motor, but he set the precedence for years to come and the strategic innovations of cars today. Medical personal are now able to better serve patients Karl Benz, Historic.us, Primary Source Documents. June 22, 2017, http://www.karlbenz.com/2013/04/karl-benz.html -
Hearing Aid
The first hearing aid was created in 1898 by Miller Reese Hutchison in the United States. It was originally made out of a carbon transmitter, so it was portable. It was named the ear trumpet and was known to amplify hearing up to 30-70db. Since the ear trumpet, hearing aid technology has advanced and are used by many people every day. "The history of hearing aids", Hear-it, June 22, 2017, http://www.hear-it.org/lighter-smaller-and-better -
Xray Machines
Before 1895 broken bones, and tumors were best guess of the doctor. A German physics professor, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen made a discover when he took a long tube resembling a fluorescent light bulb, was able to remove the air and fill the tube with a special gas creating a high electric voltage when passing through. Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen - Facts. Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. June 22, 2017 http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1901/rontgen-facts.htmle -
Video Camera
John Logi Baird a Scottish engineer created the video camera, in 1918.The video cameras growth over the last 100+ years, has been beneficial in the medical field along with criminal investigation With video camera you’re able to collect evidence and have the ability to replay the recording , allowing for clear information. John Logie Baird Biography.com, The Biograpy.com website, June 22, 2017, https://www.biography.com/people/john-logie-baird-9195738 -
Beginning of the Band Aid
In 1920 Earle Dickson came up with an idea for a band aid, as his wife was constantly cutting and burning herself from cooking. With a band aid she was able to dress her wounds without help, using a simple dressing. Since the band aid, many other bandages have been made advancing wound care in the medical field. Dennis Wepman. 2000, “Dickson Earle.” American National Biography Online. June 22, 2017, http://www.anb.org/articles/20/20-01923.html
