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A Ventilator: A ventilator is a machine which mechanically assists patients in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the body. It is similar to life support, but has a different job rather then to keep organs alive. There are many reasons people are placed on a ventilator, and most often, doctors try to keep the use of a ventilator to the shortest number of days possible because it is often difficult to wean a patient from a ventilator. Long term intubation (the tube in the throat that connects to a ventilator) can also damage the throat and vocal cords, and the lungs are more susceptible to infections. Some patients may be temporarily on a ventilator after surgery, an accident, or when the person is going into or has gone into respiratory arrest.
"Life-support" comprises all aspects of keeping a person alive who is in critical condition. It involves all machines, IVs, medications, etc. that keeps the organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, etc. working until the person recovers or dies. It's also used when a person is in a coma.
So, therefore a ventilator and life-support are different.
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Is a respirator and a ventilator the same thing?
No. A respirator and ventilator are alike, but different. A ventilator is what they out people on either life support or during surgery. A respirator is used to help breathing not do it for you! (:
Is basic life support and first aid the same thing?
No, basic life support (BLS) and first aid differ in their focus and training. BLS is primarily centered on providing immediate care to individuals experiencing life-threatening emergencies, such as cardiac arrest or choking. First aid encompasses a broader range of skills and techniques to address various injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions.
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No
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