Resuscitator
Resuscitator
Resuscitator (pronunciation: /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtər/) is a medical device used to maintain or restore the function of the respiratory system in a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress or failure.
Etymology
The term "resuscitator" is derived from the Latin word "resuscitare", which means "to revive" or "to raise again".
Definition
A Resuscitator is a device that delivers a controlled amount of oxygen to a patient who is unable to breathe adequately on their own. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or drug overdose.
Types of Resuscitators
There are several types of resuscitators, including:
- Bag Valve Mask (BVM): This is a handheld device commonly used in emergency situations to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or not breathing adequately.
- Mechanical Ventilator: This is a machine that helps a patient breathe by getting oxygen into the lungs and removing carbon dioxide. It is used in hospital settings, particularly in intensive care units.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED): While not a resuscitator in the traditional sense, an AED can be used to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest, which can in turn restore normal breathing.
Related Terms
- Ventilation: The process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
- Respiration: The process of gas exchange in the body, involving the intake of oxygen and the expulsion of carbon dioxide.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): A lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Resuscitator
- Wikipedia's article - Resuscitator
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