Pneumonic device
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Not to be confused with mneumonic device.
A pneumonic device is a generic term for equipment designed for use with or relating to the lungs. It is not to be confused with a mnemonic device or a pneumatic device, which are memory aids or gas-powered devices, respectively. The iron lung and medical ventilator may be considered pneumonic devices. The term may also refer to any device used in the field of respiratory therapy.
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