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Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation) Summary

Description: 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).

Also Known As: Mechanical Ventilation; Respiration, Artificial; Artificial Respirations; Mechanical Ventilations; Respirations, Artificial Show All >>

Networked: 10542 relevant articles (351 outcomes, 741 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Artificial Respiration is Relevant

  1. Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure) : 71 outcomes 114 studies in 1809 results
  2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) : 25 outcomes 56 studies in 434 results
  3. Critical Illness (Critically Ill) : 21 outcomes 75 studies in 677 results
  4. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis) : 19 outcomes 51 studies in 783 results
  5. Anoxia (Hypoxia) : 18 outcomes 11 studies in 304 results
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Drugs Related to Artificial Respiration

  1. Oxygen
  2. Ketamine
  3. Carbon Dioxide
  4. Dexmedetomidine
  5. Midazolam (Versed)
  6. Creatinine
  7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  8. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
  9. Bronchodilator Agents (Bronchodilators)
  10. Gases
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Therapies Related to Artificial Respiration

  1. Positive-Pressure Respiration (PEEP)
  2. Length of Stay
  3. Intensive Care (Surgical Intensive Care)
  4. Mechanical Ventilators (Ventilator)
  5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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