Why the need for ventilators?
Because lungs are the main battleground in COVID-19 infections, which can cripple breathing functions it may lead to hypoxemia (the body becomes deprived of oxygen).
A patient needs a ventilator when the lungs can no longer deliver enough oxygen to keep the body going. It can either partially or fully take over the breathing process for the patient
A ventilator:
- provides air with an elevated oxygen content
- creates pressure in the lungs to assist with breathing
- help clear away carbon dioxide (harmful and rebalance the blood’s pH levels.
- Doesn't treat the disease; gives patients time to fight it
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