Mechanical Ventilator
Ventilators are breathing machines that help to keep lungs working and assist in breathing.
A mechanical ventilator controls or assists the breathing of patient by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen to lungs.
Mechanical devices to inflate and deflate lungs.
It controls flow of gas into patient's airway.
Indications
1. Acute respiratory failure
2. Apnea
3. Severe hypoxemia
4. Chest trauma
5. Head injury
6. Cardiac arrest
7. Prophylactic ventilatory support
8. Acute lung Injury
9. Neuromuscular Disease
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