Respiratory Therapy Flashcards by Maiyah Lieferman

Q

non-invasive ventilation device used in treatment of sleep apnea

A

CPAP Machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

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*emergency resuscitator used to assist ventilation
* Flexible air chamber is squeezed to force air into the patients lung’s

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Ambu Bag (or BVM)

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Q

A mechanical device for artificial respiration
used to replace the patients natural breathing

A

Ventilator

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