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Q: What are the risks of being on a ventilator?
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What is the purpose of neuromuscular blockers?

In surgery, they are used to prepare patients for intubation before being placed on a ventilator and to suppress the patient's spontaneous breathing once on a ventilator.


Why is there Bubbling on a ventilator?

Because of the air being forced thru the water to keep it humidified.


Does the respirometer measures oxygen concentration being delivered within the ventilator circuit?

yes it does


Can heated humidity be provided for both stationary ventilator and when the ventilator is in transport?

yes


When was Negative pressure ventilator created?

Negative pressure ventilator was created in 1928.


When was Ventilator Blues created?

Ventilator Blues was created on 1972-05-12.


What are the errors that can happen in a medical ventilator?

There are many different errors that can happen in a medical ventilator. The medical ventilator could just freeze up and stop working for example.


How does the heat recovery ventilator works?

The heat recover ventilator works by cooling and dehumidifying the air around you. The ventilator sends fresh air from outside and emits it indoors, heated.


What is the use of ventilator?

The ventilator is used to calm down the breathing and the airways to the lungs. It also calms down massive coughing fits.


Does ventilator associated pneumonia require hospitalization?

Ventilator associated pneumonia does require a person to be hospitalized. The ventilator is a large, expensive machine that requires medical professionals to use the machine.


Is a respirator and a ventilator the same thing?

No. A respirator and ventilator are alike, but different. A ventilator is what they out people on either life support or during surgery. A respirator is used to help breathing not do it for you! (:


What are some reasons for not using mechanical ventilation?

Use of mechanical ventilation will be carefully weighed against benefit and possible risks. Some patients will require sedation to prevent fighting of the ventilator, which can increase the risk of complications.