Martin A. Couney
| Martin A. Couney | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 31, 1860 or December 30, 1870 Alsace or Breslau[1] |
| Died |
March 1, 1950 Coney Island |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Leipzig |
| Spouse(s) | Annabelle May |
|
Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Field | Neonatology |
| Specialism | Neonatal incubators |
Baby Incubator Exhibit at 1909 Seattle World's Fair
Martin Arthur Couney (1870–1950) was a physician and pioneer in neonatology. A student of Pierre-Constant Budin, he is best known for placing incubators containing premature infants on display at Coney Island, New York.[1] His exhibition at Luna Park opened in 1903.[2]
See also
- Coney Island
- Incubator (neonatal)
- Wonderland Amusement Park (Minneapolis)
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Incubator-baby side shows (Dr. Martin A. Couney).. Pediatrics. 1979 Aug;64(2):127-41. PMID 382078.
- ↑ And next to the bearded lady, premature babies. The New York Times. 2005 Jun 12 [Retrieved 13 November 2014].