List of mechanical ventilators

A mechanical ventilator is a machine that is used in medicine to artificially provide ventilation and oxygenation for people unable to provide for themselves.[1] Also referred to as "life support".[1]

Contents

Conventional mechanical ventilators

High-frequency mechanical ventilators

Home-use mechanical ventilators

Transport ventilators

References

  1. ^ a b Vincent JL (1999). "Forgoing life support in western European intensive care units: the results of an ethical questionnaire.". Crit Care Med 27 (8): 1626–33. PMID 10470775.