Ventilate
Ventilate
Ventilate (pronounced ven-ti-late) is a medical term that refers to the process of supplying an environment with fresh air. This term is often used in the context of respiratory care, where it refers to the process of providing air or oxygen to the lungs, either naturally or with the aid of medical equipment.
Etymology
The term "ventilate" originates from the Latin word "ventilare", which means "to fan" or "to winnow". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Respiration: The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
- Oxygenation: The process of supplying the body's cells with oxygen.
- Intubation: The process of inserting a tube into the body, often the trachea, to maintain an open airway.
- Mechanical Ventilation: The use of a machine to assist or replace spontaneous breathing.
- Ventilator: A machine designed to move breathable air into and out of the lungs, to provide breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or breathing insufficiently.
See Also
References
- Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
- Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 9th edition. © 2009, Elsevier.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ventilate
- Wikipedia's article - Ventilate
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