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What is a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) and what does it do?




         Some patients need help to breathe. In this situation, a “breathing machine” – also known as a mechanical ventilator – is used to assist the function of the lungs.
  •      The ventilator blows air into the lungs, helping to maintain proper levels of oxygen in the blood.

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  •    To use a mechanical ventilator, the medical teamneeds some form of access to the patient’s lungs.

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  •         A tube can be inserted into the mouth or nose to reach the lungs. This is called intubation.Or, a tube can be inserted into the windpipe, medically known as the trachea. The procedure to create an opening in the windpipe is called a tracheostomy.










Mechanical ventilators are complex machines that can be adjusted to meet the needs of each patient.
  •                The most common adjustments will affect how much effort the patient needs to make, and how much oxygen is delivered.

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  •                    Adjustments are made fairly frequently throughout the day to improve the patient’s comfort level and ensure proper oxygen levels in the blood.

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  •                    Respiratory therapists and physicians use protocols, or guidelines, to adjust the controls, and they discuss changes and improvements with the team on a daily basis.


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