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ventil
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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ventil valve controlling wind supply in an organ. XIX. — G. — It.
ventile — medL.
ventile sluice.
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Noninvasive ventilation: a welcome resurgence and a plea for caution.(Editorial)
Magazine article from: Chest; 6/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...as a means for delivering mechanical ventilation has been the standard of care for the...1960s. However, the use of noninvasive ventilation for this disorder has assumed increasing...obstructive sleep apnea, and as new modes of ventilation, such as pressure support, have evolved...
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Noninvasive ventilation to shorten the duration of mechanical ventilation.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: Respiratory Care; 2/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...and Extubation Physiologic Rationale for Noninvasive Ventilation to Facilitate Weaning Physiologic Rationale for Noninvasive Ventilation to Prevent Extubation Failure Noninvasive Ventilation to Facilitate Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation Noninvasive...
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Mechanical Ventilation: What Is It?
Magazine article from: Chest; 11/1/1999; 700+ words
; Mechanical ventilation is a method for using machines to...their own. Most often, mechanical ventilation is used for a few days to help a patient...the ICU but still require mechanical ventilation because of an extended need for the...
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Ventilation system O&M addressed in Standard 62R.(American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers standards for operation and maintenance)
Magazine article from: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News; 12/2/1996; 700+ words
; ...considered for ASHRAE Standard 62-1989, "Ventilation for acceptable Indoor Air Quality...otherwise properly designed and installed ventilation system. Therefore, it establishes requirements for ventilation system operation and maintenance...
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Mechanical ventilation in children
Magazine article from: The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Derelli E, Ince E. Mechanical ventilation in children. Turk J Pediatr 2006; 48: 323-327. Mechanical ventilation can be lifesaving, but >50...records of patients who had mechanical ventilation in the Pediatric Intensive Care...
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A ventilation standard debate: Should pollutant source strengths be added when calculating ventilation rates?
Magazine article from: Heating, Piping, and Air Conditioning; 3/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...Source Principle as the basis for future ventilation standards Fundamental to the design...calculation of appropriate levels of ventilation. Since 1989, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62-1989, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality...
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Ventilation and aspects of smoke control: T W Smith, engineering manager for ventilation experts Flakt Woods Ltd, describes in detail the various aspects of tunnel ventilation and some of the system options available that are vital for the safe day to day operation of underground transport systems. (Technical Review--Ventilation).
Magazine article from: Tunnels & Tunnelling International; 1/1/2003; 700+ words
; Ventilation of tunnels is necessary to remove pollution...locomotives, whereas for metros, the ventilation requirement for heat removal far exceeds...fire size, as this will control the ventilation requirements. For a road tunnel, the...
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Ventilation effectiveness criteria and measurement methods applicable to animal buildings--a review.
Magazine article from: ASHRAE Transactions; 1/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...effectiveness of an animal building's ventilation system is usually characterized in terms...lacking. This paper reviews the existing ventilation effectiveness criteria and measurement...evaluation of an animal building's ventilation system. This work is a major component...
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Mechanical ventilation in the emergency department: Intubation and mechanical ventilation are often needed in emergency treatment.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: CME: Your SA Journal of CPD; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...who require intubation and mechanical ventilation often need to be treated for extended...acceptable to apply a single strategy of ventilation for all such patients. This is especially...awareness of the complications of mechanical ventilation, such as barotrauma, volutrauma and...
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Proper ventilation for shingled roofs.(Technical Details)
Magazine article from: Roofing Contractor; 4/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; Proper ventilation is required for the long-term success...be affected by insufficient interior ventilation throughout the year. In cold weather...attic areas. In hot weather, improper ventilation can lead to interior humidity that...
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Mechanical Ventilation
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Mechanical ventilation Definition Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. Purpose Mechanical ventilation provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs...
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artificial ventilation
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Body
artificial ventilation The body requires a certain volume...the patient must receive artificial ventilation to survive. The ‘kiss...aid’ form of artificial ventilation, and is described under resuscitation...
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Lung Perfusion and Ventilation Scan
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Lung Perfusion and Ventilation Scan Definition A lung perfusion...blood flow to the lungs. A lung ventilation scan measures the ability of the...Purpose Lung perfusion scans and lung ventilation scans are usually performed in the...
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ventilation
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
ventilation process of supplying fresh air to an...by odors, gases, or smoke. Proper ventilation requires also that there be a movement...lethargy commonly associated with poor ventilation were caused entirely by the increase...
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ventilation centre
Book article from: A Dictionary of Biology
ventilation centre The group of neurons in the medulla...the brain that controls the process of ventilation . The partial pressure of carbon dioxide...of the aorta close to the heart. The ventilation centre responds to an increase in the...
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