Forrest Bird Featured on 60 Minutes

October 8, 2007

Respiratory therapists everywhere got the chance to learn more about a legend in their profession on Sunday evening when Forrest Bird was featured in a 60 Minutes interview with CBS reporter Morley Safer.

Dr. Bird discussed his long career in both medicine and aviation during the segment, even explaining how he invented the first modern respirator using a doorknob from the hardware store.

If you missed it—or just want to watch it again—you can access the video online on the CBS News web site. 

To read more about how Dr. Bird has influenced respiratory care, read this interview in the May issue of AARC Times.