Overview
A ventilator is a machine that provides mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs, to deliver breaths to a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or breathing insufficiently. Ventilators are computerized microprocessor-controlled machines, but patients can also be ventilated with a simple, hand-operated bag valve mask.
Objectives of Event
By the end of the session staff will be able to:
- To define what is the mechanical ventilator.
- To know what are the indications for mechanical ventilator
- To determine what is the nursing management of ventilated patient.
