A ventilator is a machine that provides artificial respiration by forcing air into and out of the lungs, typically used to help patients breathe more easily, especially those with respiratory problems.
Usage examples
A ventilator is a life-saving medical device that helps individuals with respiratory complications to breathe by providing them with oxygen.
Ventilators are commonly used in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) to assist patients with severe respiratory conditions, such as pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
During surgery, an anesthesiologist may utilize a ventilator to ensure that a patient receives enough oxygen and that their breathing remains stable throughout the procedure.
In recent years, portable ventilators have been developed, allowing patients with chronic respiratory diseases, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to lead more active lifestyles by providing them with respiratory support on-the-go.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in demand for ventilators worldwide to support critically ill patients with severe respiratory symptoms caused by the virus.
Light commercial Heat and Energy recovery ventilators for a variety of industrial and commercial building applications or large single family home projects. (fantech.net)
«Use of sedation protocol does not reduce time on ventilator for children.» (sciencedaily.com)
Then they were taken out of the bags and placed on mechanical ventilators for about 12 hours before being euthanized for study, Flake said. (scientificamerican.com)