| Theme | Complications of Respiratory Organs in Dialysis Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Management of ventilator function | |
| Publish Date | 2008/07 | |
| Author | Yoshihisa Yamashita | School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University |
| Author | Yasuyuki Miwa | School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Health and Medical Care, Saitama Medical University |
| [ Summary ] | Ventilators are machines, and as such there is the possibility of them malfunctioning while operating. Malfunctions with ventilators occur due to human errors. Inappropriate ventilator management may present problems with patients' lungs, threatening the life of patients and causing delays in weaning them off the machine. Care is needed to prevent difficulties with ventilators. Ventilators should be checked for safety confirmation and whether ventilator management is suitable for the patient's condition. It is necessary to analyze ventilator use in consideration of the above mentioned factors. | |