Medical ventilators: Difference between revisions
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{{StubNotice | {{StubNotice}}'''Medical ventilator''' is a machine used in a hospital or similar setting to help a person breathe. They are used with severely ill patients who are sedated or in a coma. They are typically constructed of various sub-assemblies, such as a pump, and control electronics (which control breath frequency and volume, based on measurements and settings). When one sub-assembly fails, others may still be good. It is possible to connect working sub-assemblies from two compatible broken machines to make one working machine. | ||
Some manufacturers use [[Digital rights management]] controls, to control whether they will allow a repaired device to operate. Unlocking the DRM may also require internet access, making repair difficult in emergencies, or where internet access is difficult. | Some manufacturers use [[Digital rights management]] controls, to control whether they will allow a repaired device to operate. Unlocking the DRM may also require internet access, making repair difficult in emergencies, or where internet access is difficult. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Online activation]] | *[[Online activation]] | ||
* [[Part pairing]] | *[[Part pairing]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||