What is Ventilator?
CATEGORY: Equipment
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A ventilator is a machine designed to move breathable air into and out of the lungs, to provide respiration for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or breathing insufficiently due to illness such as ALS, acute respiratory distress; often used in some surgical procedures and in the ICU.
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How do members experience Ventilator?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 32 | 6 | |
| General health | 20 | 4 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 19 | 8 | |
| Acute respiratory distress syndrome | 14 | 2 | |
| Shallow breathing | 4 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Partially obstructed airway | 1 | |
| Uncomfortable | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
alperstein
evaluated on Nov 27, 2024
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
Cagedbrd
evaluated on Jul 23, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for anaphylaxis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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