Watch: 500 years of IV therapy — remarkable discoveries in 4 minutes.
It all began in the late middle ages, in 1492, to be exact, when Pope Innocent VIII received the first ever documented transfusion. This video will guide you through the history of infusions and tell you a story of remarkable milestones and discoveries over the last 500 years. Be prepared to be stunned by achievements of outstanding scientific and medical professionals, such as Richard Lower, William Brooke O’Shaughnessy, James Macintosh, and Ada Plumer (to name but a few) – without them, IV therapy would not be what it is today. Now, after 500 years of trial and error, the focus is firmly on patient safety. This is where IV in-line filters come into play: Our Pall Medical IV in-line filters can prevent particles, air, microorganisms, and endotoxins from entering the patient’s vascular system.
Author bio
Dr. Volker Luibl, MBA
Dr. Luibl is a Marketing Manager in medical device and clinical science.