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Respiration, Artificial

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Definition: Any method of artificial breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs. Artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY to increase their intake of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide (CO2).  /instrum: consider also VENTILATORS, MECHANICAL   
See Also Ventilators, Mechanical
Examples High-Frequency Ventilation; Interactive Ventilatory Support; Liquid Ventilation; Positive-Pressure Respiration; Ventilator Weaning 		Other names Ventilation, Mechanical; Ventilations, Mechanical; Respirations, Artificial; Mechanical Ventilations; Artificial Respirations; Artificial Respiration; Mechanical Ventilation
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
perflubronperfluorocytlbromide  0   *Fluorocarbons Respiration, Artificial. Curr Opin Pediatr 1999 Apr;11(2):126-32

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