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ventilator Med a machine that maintains a flow of air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe normally ventilator [′vent·əl‚ād·ər] (engineering) A device with an adjustable aperture for regulating the flow of fresh or stagnant air. (mechanical engineering) A mechanical apparatus for producing a current of air, as a blowing or exhaust fan. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| During the 10-month study, members of the IP group experienced a significantly lower severity during their hospitalization; while those in the control group required ventilatory assistance, antibiotics, and diuretic medication more frequently. After the certification of brain death and consent for organ donation, nursing care of a HBD in ICU focuses on maintaining patient comfort, as well as ventilatory and haemodynamic stability to ensure optimum organ perfusion. Of the 6 deaths, cause of death was withdrawal of ventilatory support in 5 and cardiac arrest in 1. |
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