BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ventilators are breathing machines that force air into a patient’s lungs. UAB medical professionals explained how the machines work and why you don’t want to need one. “First, we ...
A mechanical ventilator is a device that pumps air into the lungs of a person with severe respiratory failure. The air in a ventilator often has a higher percentage of oxygen than room air. COVID-19 ...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’ve all heard the complaints about face masks: they’re uncomfortable, they’re hot, they cause acne, the list goes on, but after learning what it takes to put a patient on a ...
A ventilator is a machine that helps you breathe or takes breaths for you. It can be a lifesaver if you have a health condition that causes you to struggle to get air. You may know about the type of ...