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Results 1 - 10 of 57 for Ventilation
  1. Pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan 
    A pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan involves two nuclear scan tests to measure breathing (ventilation) and circulation (perfusion) in all areas of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003828.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Positive airway pressure treatment 
    Positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment uses a machine to pump air under pressure into the airway of the lungs. This helps keep the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001916.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Respiratory 
    The words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002290.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Breathing - slowed or stopped 
    Breathing that stops from any cause is called apnea. Slowed breathing is called bradypnea. Labored or difficult breathing is known ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003069.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Learning about ventilators 
    Brochard L, Slutsky AS. Mechanical ventilation. In: Goldman L, Cooney KA, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine . 27th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2024:chap 91. Goligher EC, Fan E. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) 
    Treatment involves breathing assistance using special machines (mechanical ventilation). Options include: Noninvasive mechanical ventilation such as continuous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000085.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
    ... Frequent use of a cooking fire without proper ventilation ... breathing machine support with a mask (non-invasive ventilation) and oxygen therapy Right-sided heart failure or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000091.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 
    ... are used only at night, and constant mechanical ventilation. Medicine for depression may be needed if a ... They also should discuss their wishes regarding artificial ventilation with their families and providers.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000688.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hantavirus 
    ... include: Oxygen Breathing tube or breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) in severe cases Special machines to add oxygen ... Then, vacuum the first few times with enough ventilation. Surgical masks may provide some protection. If you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001382.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome 
    ... this treatment and how much to use. Assisted ventilation with a ventilator (breathing machine) can be lifesaving ... pressure (CPAP) may prevent the need for assisted ventilation or surfactant in many babies. CPAP sends air ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001563.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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