Mechanical ventilation

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Mechanical ventilation refers to the use of a machine called a ventilator to assist or replace the patient’s breathing. It is necessary when the O2 uptake or CO2 elimination is insufficient (respiratory failure), when the respiratory muscle power is reduced, and when there is severe circulatory failure. Mechanical ventilation can be non-invasive (NIV) or invasive