Ventilators: What are they and when are they used?
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A ventilator is a machine that helps a person breathe. A ventilator can be used if the person has a condition that affects normal breathing such as Covid-19 or Pneumonia.
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When Ventilators Don't Help COVID-19 Patients, This Might
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Ventilator/Ventilator Support - What Is a Ventilator?
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How does mechanical ventilation work during an operation?
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Coronavirus ventilator: How it works, why COVID-19 patients need it
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The fine line of mechanical ventilation in respiratory illness
Understanding Ventilators Saint Luke's Health System
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Technological Advancements in Mechanical Ventilation
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You Need a Ventilator. But Do You Want One?
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In the World: Breath of life, MIT News
What Happens When You're Put on a Ventilator With the Coronavirus
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Mayo Clinic on the path to personalization of mechanical
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How Ventilators Help with Severe COVID-19 Symptoms