INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL VENTILATOR
Breathing requires the movement of air into and out of the lungs. This is normally accomplished by the diaphragm and chest muscles. A variety of medical conditions can impair the ability of these muscles to accomplish this task. In these medical conditions, external breathing support is required for savings of patient’s life that is called mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilation is a life supportive measure. Mechanical ventilation is provided by mechanical ventilator. Mechanical ventilator is a machine that helps patient breathe when they are not able to breathe enough on their own. The mechanical ventilator is also called a ventilator, respirator, or breathing machine. Mechanical ventilator is an artificial, external organ that was conceived originally to replace, and later to assist, the respiratory muscles. The primary function of mechanical ventilators is to promote alveolar ventilation to maintain adequate oxygenation or carbon dioxide elimination. Definition · ...