When it’s time to try breathing without the ventilator, the care team goes through a process to make sure it’s safe and the person is as comfortable as possible. This sheet can help you understand how it’s done.
To get the best protection from a respirator, you need to learn about its different parts. When used, maintained, and replaced the right way, the parts of a respirator can lessen your exposure to nearby hazards.
In the hospital, some people need oxygen therapy if they are not breathing in enough oxygen on their own. Read on to learn more about supplemental oxygen.