Mechanical Ventilation

This article was written by the Cleveland Clinic. To view this article in full, visit the website at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/15368-mechanical-ventilation Overview What is mechanical ventilation? Mechanical ventilation is a form of life...

Who Needs a Ventilator

You may need a ventilator in an emergency if a condition makes it difficult to breathe on your own (called respiratory failure). You may also need a ventilator during surgery. You may need ventilation if you have serious lung or breathing problems or if you are having...

What is a ventilator?

This article is from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. You can read the full article on their website: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/ventilator You may be put on a mechanical ventilator, also known as a breathing machine, if a condition makes...