A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical pump used for temporary blood circulation support.
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of ALS
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of polio
Ventilatory assistance devices are mechanical devices that help a person breathe by replacing some or all of the muscular effort required to inflate the lungs
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of Guillain-Barre syndrome
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of high spinal cord injuries
Head trauma devices may need to be used because of botulism
Head trauma devices may need to be used because of tetanus
In some cases, yes. Muscular dystrophy can weaken the muscles required for breathing, leading to respiratory insufficiency. Ventilatory assistance devices may be necessary to help with breathing support in severe cases of muscular dystrophy.
Head trauma devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
telemedicine, assistance with the disabled, more sophisticated touch devices, etc.