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Artificial Ventilation[edit]

Artificial ventilation, also known as mechanical ventilation, is a method to assist or replace spontaneous breathing. This technique is used in patients who are unable to breathe on their own or require assistance to maintain adequate ventilation. Artificial ventilation is a critical component in the management of patients with respiratory failure, during anesthesia, and in intensive care units.

Types of Artificial Ventilation[edit]

Artificial ventilation can be broadly categorized into two types:

Positive Pressure Ventilation[edit]

Positive pressure ventilation involves the delivery of air or a mixture of gases into the lungs under positive pressure during inspiration. This method is commonly used in intensive care units and during anesthesia.

Invasive Ventilation: This involves the use of an endotracheal tube or a tracheostomy tube to deliver air directly into the patient's lungs.
Non-invasive Ventilation: This method uses a mask or similar device to deliver air without the need for an invasive tube.

Negative Pressure Ventilation[edit]

Negative pressure ventilation mimics natural breathing by creating a negative pressure environment around the thorax, causing air to flow into the lungs. This method is less commonly used today but was historically significant in devices like the iron lung.

Indications for Artificial Ventilation[edit]

Artificial ventilation is indicated in various clinical scenarios, including:

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations
Neuromuscular disorders affecting respiratory muscles
Anesthesia during surgical procedures
Traumatic brain injury with compromised respiratory function

Complications of Artificial Ventilation[edit]

While life-saving, artificial ventilation can lead to complications such as:

Role of the Respiratory Therapist[edit]

Respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the management of patients requiring artificial ventilation. They are responsible for:

Setting up and adjusting ventilator settings
Monitoring patient response to ventilation
Performing arterial blood gas analysis
Weaning patients from mechanical ventilation

Related Pages[edit]

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-{{short description|Conflict between Arab countries and Israel}}
+== Artificial Ventilation ==
-{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-==Overview==
+[[File:Respiratory_therapist.jpg|thumb|right|A respiratory therapist providing artificial ventilation to a patient.]]
-The '''Arab–Israeli conflict''' refers to the political tension, military conflicts, and disputes between a number of Arab countries and [[Israel]]. The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the rise of [[Zionism]] and [[Arab nationalism]]. The conflict has involved a series of wars and numerous peace efforts, with varying degrees of success.
-==Historical Background==
+'''Artificial ventilation''', also known as mechanical ventilation, is a method to assist or replace spontaneous breathing. This technique is used in patients who are unable to breathe on their own or require assistance to maintain adequate ventilation. Artificial ventilation is a critical component in the management of patients with respiratory failure, during anesthesia, and in intensive care units.
-The conflict began in the early 20th century, with the rise of nationalist movements among both Jews and Arabs. The [[Balfour Declaration]] of 1917, issued by the British government, supported the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in [[Palestine]], which was then part of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. This declaration was met with opposition from the Arab population, who also aspired for independence and self-determination.
-===The 1947 UN Partition Plan===
+== Types of Artificial Ventilation ==
-In 1947, the [[United Nations]] proposed a partition plan to divide Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with [[Jerusalem]] as an international city. The Jewish leadership accepted the plan, but the Arab states and Palestinian Arabs rejected it. This led to the outbreak of the [[1948 Arab-Israeli War]] following the declaration of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948.
-[[File:1947-UN-Partition-Plan-1949-Armistice-Comparison.svg|thumb|right|Comparison of the 1947 UN Partition Plan and the 1949 Armistice Lines]]
+Artificial ventilation can be broadly categorized into two types:
-===Wars and Conflicts===
+=== Positive Pressure Ventilation ===
-The Arab–Israeli conflict has included several major wars:
-* '''1948 Arab-Israeli War''': Also known as the War of Independence by Israelis, this conflict began after the declaration of the State of Israel and the subsequent invasion by Arab states.
+Positive pressure ventilation involves the delivery of air or a mixture of gases into the lungs under positive pressure during inspiration. This method is commonly used in [[intensive care unit|intensive care units]] and during [[anesthesia]].
-* '''[[Suez Crisis]] (1956)''': A military confrontation involving Egypt, Israel, the United Kingdom, and France, following Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal.
-* '''[[Six-Day War]] (1967)''': A brief but pivotal conflict in which Israel captured the [[Gaza Strip]], [[Sinai Peninsula]], [[West Bank]], [[East Jerusalem]], and the [[Golan Heights]].
-* '''[[Yom Kippur War]] (1973)''': A surprise attack by Egypt and Syria on Israel during the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.
-[[File:Bridge_Crossing.jpg|thumb|right|Israeli forces crossing the Suez Canal during the Yom Kippur War]]
+* '''Invasive Ventilation''': This involves the use of an [[endotracheal tube]] or a [[tracheostomy]] tube to deliver air directly into the patient's lungs.
+* '''Non-invasive Ventilation''': This method uses a mask or similar device to deliver air without the need for an invasive tube.
-==Peace Efforts==
+=== Negative Pressure Ventilation ===
-Numerous peace efforts have been made to resolve the Arab–Israeli conflict, with varying degrees of success:
-* '''[[Camp David Accords]] (1978)''': A peace agreement between Israel and Egypt brokered by U.S. President [[Jimmy Carter]], leading to the [[Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty]] in 1979.
+Negative pressure ventilation mimics natural breathing by creating a negative pressure environment around the thorax, causing air to flow into the lungs. This method is less commonly used today but was historically significant in devices like the [[iron lung]].
-[[File:Begin, Carter and Sadat at Camp David 1978.jpg|thumb|right|Begin, Carter, and Sadat at Camp David in 1978]]
+== Indications for Artificial Ventilation ==
-* '''[[Oslo Accords]] (1993)''': A series of agreements between Israel and the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]] (PLO) aimed at achieving a peace treaty based on UN Resolutions 242 and 338.
+Artificial ventilation is indicated in various clinical scenarios, including:
-[[File:Bill Clinton, Yitzhak Rabin, Yasser Arafat at the White House 1993-09-13.jpg|thumb|right|Bill Clinton, Yitzhak Rabin, and Yasser Arafat at the White House in 1993]]
+* [[Acute respiratory distress syndrome]] (ARDS)
+* [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] (COPD) exacerbations
+* [[Neuromuscular disorders]] affecting respiratory muscles
+* [[Anesthesia]] during surgical procedures
+* [[Traumatic brain injury]] with compromised respiratory function
-==Key Players==
+== Complications of Artificial Ventilation ==
-The conflict has involved numerous key players, including:
-* '''[[Arab League]]''': A regional organization of Arab countries formed in 1945 to promote economic, cultural, and political cooperation.
+While life-saving, artificial ventilation can lead to complications such as:
-* '''[[Palestinian Liberation Organization]] (PLO)''': An organization founded in 1964 with the purpose of the "liberation of Palestine" through armed struggle.
-* '''[[Israel Defense Forces]] (IDF)''': The military forces of the State of Israel, established in 1948.
-[[File:Arab-Israeli Conflict Key Players.svg|thumb|right|Key players in the Arab-Israeli conflict]]
+* [[Ventilator-associated pneumonia]]
+* [[Barotrauma]]
+* [[Volutrauma]]
+* [[Atelectasis]]
+* [[Tracheal injury]]
-==Current Status==
+== Role of the Respiratory Therapist ==
-The Arab–Israeli conflict remains unresolved, with ongoing disputes over borders, the status of refugees, and the control of [[Jerusalem]]. Efforts continue to achieve a lasting peace, but the situation remains complex and volatile.
-==Related Pages==
+[[File:Respiratory_therapist.jpg|thumb|left|Respiratory therapists play a crucial role in managing artificial ventilation.]]
-* [[Israeli–Palestinian conflict]]
-* [[Middle East peace process]]
-* [[Arab nationalism]]
-* [[Zionism]]
-==Gallery==
+[[Respiratory therapist|Respiratory therapists]] are healthcare professionals who specialize in the management of patients requiring artificial ventilation. They are responsible for:
-<gallery>
-File:Arab Liberation Army (bw).svg|Arab Liberation Army insignia
-File:Israel-Palestine Diplomacy.svg|Diplomatic efforts in the Israel-Palestine conflict
-</gallery>
-[[Category:Arab–Israeli conflict]]
+* Setting up and adjusting ventilator settings
-[[Category:History of Israel]]
+* Monitoring patient response to ventilation
-[[Category:History of Palestine]]
+* Performing [[arterial blood gas]] analysis
-[[Category:Middle Eastern wars]]
+* Weaning patients from mechanical ventilation
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Mechanical ventilator]]
+* [[Respiratory failure]]
+* [[Pulmonary rehabilitation]]
+* [[Critical care medicine]]
+{{Medicine}}
+[[Category:Respiratory therapy]]
+[[Category:Intensive care medicine]]