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A mechanical ventilator can help some people with COVID-19 live longer by sustaining their lungs until their bodies are able to combat the virus.
Fremont, CA: A mechanical ventilator is a machine that helps people with severe respiratory failure breathe by pumping air into their lungs. The oxygen content of ventilator air is generally higher than that of room air. COVID-19 can cause coughing, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath in people who have it. It can lead to a life-threatening illness known as acute respiratory distress syndrome in severe situations. People with severe respiratory symptoms may require the use of a ventilator. Approximately 2.5 percent of persons with COVID-19 will require a mechanical ventilator, according to a reliable source.
COVID-19 is spread by a virus that can enter your body by your nose, mouth, or eyes. Once within your body, it can make its way to your lungs, where epithelial cells that line your airways are thought to be invaded. The infection's inflammation might make it difficult for your lungs to discharge fluid and debris. Hypoxemia, or a lack of oxygen in the body, can result from this buildup.
The life-saving function of a ventilator is to support the lungs. These machines can help you breathe by providing air with a higher oxygen content and creating pressure in your lungs. They also aid in the removal of carbon dioxide and the rebalancing of the pH levels in your blood.
How Mechanical Ventilators work for Treating Covid-19
A tube that goes down a patient's throat connects mechanical ventilators. They're frequently utilized in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) to aid patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms. Many hospitals, on the other hand, have been experiencing staffing shortages. These ventilators aid the lungs by assisting in the maintenance of ideal air pressure and giving oxygen to the lungs. The ventilator can either partially or completely take over a patient's breathing.
Mechanical ventilators are useful in instances where patients can't breathe properly on their own. Although ventilators aren't a cure for COVID-19, they can help the body battle the infection.
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