Ventilator (Noun)
Meaning 1
A device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Related Words
Meaning 2
A device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was placed on a ventilator due to severe respiratory distress caused by the infection.
- She spent several weeks in the ICU hooked up to a ventilator while doctors worked to stabilize her damaged lungs.
- After the surgery, the ventilator was set to assist mode to help him breathe more comfortably during the recovery process.
- The hospital was under-equipped to deal with the surge in COVID-19 cases, leaving many patients in need of a ventilator.
- As she struggled to breathe on her own, the doctor ordered that a ventilator be brought to her bedside immediately.