Ventilator

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Healthcare Associated Infections

A device that pumps air into the lungs of patients that are unable to breathe for themselves.

Georgia Department of Public Health — Glossary of HAI Terms retrieved 2014-06-09

A device that pumps air into the lungs of patients who cannot breathe well on their own.

Washington State Department of Health — Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary retrieved 2014-06-09

In medicine, a machine used to help a patient breathe. Also called respirator.