Ventilators

Prior to the 1950’s Copenhagen polio epidemic, negative pressure ventilation devices were commonly used to assist patients with acute respiratory failure. Because the demand created by the epidemic left these ventilation devices in short supply, it became necessary to provide ventilation by hand via an endotracheal tube. While this type of positive pressure ventilation proved …

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a term used for a group of diseases that result in the restriction of airflow and other breathing-related health issues. It is estimated that about 12 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with COPD, and 120,000 die from it each year. An additional 12 …

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