What is a ventilator? Uses, types, and their role in COVID-19
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Ventilators help people breathe when they cannot do so on their own. Doctors use them for people with severe COVID-19, and other conditions.
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A ventilator might save your life, but at what cost?
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Non Invasive Ventilation - Physiopedia
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New York approves ventilator splitting, allowing hospitals to
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Ventilators are overused for Covid-19 patients, doctors say - STAT
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Ventilation of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units
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Novel Inspiratory Pressure Device to Double Mechanical Ventilator
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How a Ventilator Can Help People With COVID-19
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Estimating potential spending on COVID-19 care
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Ventilators and COVID-19: How They Can Save People's Lives
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New “iron lung” could help treat COVID-19 patients
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Ventilator/Ventilator Support - What Is a Ventilator?
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Companies helping to plug shortage of ventilators and other