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Mechanical Ventilation: Beyond the ICU

Internet URL

http://www.chestnet.org/patients/guides/mech_vent/index.php  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

American College of Chest Physicians

Description

Mechanical ventilation is a method for using machines to help patients breathe when they are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own.

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Review Date

3/15/2007