mechanical ventilation
noun
: artificial respiration using a mechanical ventilator to support the delivery of oxygen to the lungs when breathing has ceased, is failing, or is inadequate
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On Sunday, the Vatican released the first image of the pope since his Feb. 14 admission and said Francis was gradually improving, using less mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing.
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USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis's condition advanced as respiratory factors led to him inhaling his vomit, which then required noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
When not on mechanical ventilation, which pushes air into the lungs and does not require sedation, the pope receives a high flow of oxygen via small nasal tubes.
—Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The pope, 88, was taken off noninvasive mechanical ventilation and resumed receiving supplemental oxygen through a nasal tube, Vatican sources said Tuesday.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
The Vatican said as of Tuesday morning, Francis no longer needed to wear the noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask that covers his nose and mouth to pump oxygen into his lungs and was just receiving supplemental oxygen through a nasal tube.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Medical care can include intubation and mechanical ventilation to support breathing and manage fluid in the lungs, as well as blood oxygenation, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Risk factors for post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis typically include an underlying chronic condition, older age, and the use of mechanical ventilation during the acute phase of COVID, according to previous studies.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Doctors often use noninvasive ventilation to stave off intubation or the use of more invasive mechanical ventilation.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis's condition advanced as respiratory factors led to him inhaling his vomit, which then required noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
When not on mechanical ventilation, which pushes air into the lungs and does not require sedation, the pope receives a high flow of oxygen via small nasal tubes.
—Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The pope, 88, was taken off noninvasive mechanical ventilation and resumed receiving supplemental oxygen through a nasal tube, Vatican sources said Tuesday.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
The Vatican said as of Tuesday morning, Francis no longer needed to wear the noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask that covers his nose and mouth to pump oxygen into his lungs and was just receiving supplemental oxygen through a nasal tube.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Medical care can include intubation and mechanical ventilation to support breathing and manage fluid in the lungs, as well as blood oxygenation, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Risk factors for post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis typically include an underlying chronic condition, older age, and the use of mechanical ventilation during the acute phase of COVID, according to previous studies.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Doctors often use noninvasive ventilation to stave off intubation or the use of more invasive mechanical ventilation.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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mechanical ventilation
noun
: artificial respiration of the lungs using a mechanical ventilator to support the delivery of oxygen to the lungs when breathing has ceased, is failing, or is inadequate
the patient was sufficiently obtunded to require intubation and mechanical ventilation—Susan M. Pond et al.
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