##  [Mechanical Ventilator](/mechanical-ventilator) 

  ##  [Mechanical Ventilator](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/mechanical-ventilator-0) 

  

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Definition

A medical device that provides positive‑pressure respiratory support by delivering controlled or assisted breaths and by regulating ventilatory variables (such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, inspiratory/expiratory timing, fraction of inspired oxygen, and positive end‑expiratory pressure) to maintain or restore gas exchange in patients with respiratory insufficiency; includes modes from fully c