Bellows
Bellows (medical)
Bellows (pronounced: /ˈbɛloʊz/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a device that provides a strong blast of air. The term is derived from the Old English belg or bælg, meaning "bag", and the Proto-Germanic balgiz, meaning "bulge or swelling".
In the medical context, bellows are often used in anesthesia machines to deliver a controlled amount of oxygen or anesthetic gases to a patient. They are also used in respiratory therapy to assist patients with breathing difficulties.
Usage
In an anesthesia machine, the bellows is a critical component that helps control the flow of anesthetic gases to the patient. It works by expanding and contracting, thereby pushing the gases into the patient's respiratory system.
In respiratory therapy, bellows can be used in mechanical ventilators to help patients who are unable to breathe on their own. The bellows in these machines expand and contract to push air into the patient's lungs.
Related Terms
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
- Respiratory Therapy: A specialized healthcare profession that involves the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Oxygen: A chemical element that is a crucial part of the air we breathe and is necessary for most forms of life to survive.
- Respiratory System: The organs that allow us to breathe, including the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bellows
- Wikipedia's article - Bellows
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