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| Typical Number in Hospital: 30 | Cost Bands: 4 | References: 2,6 |
This is a machine for assisting breathing during anaesthesia or intensive care, which operates by applying intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) to the lungs via a tracheal tube which has an inflatable cuff to provide an airtight seal. Details of the types available may be found under Intermittent positive pressure ventilator.
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