Abstract:There are critical states in which people cannot use themselves to perform the basic functions of the organism, for which hospitals allocate a specialized area called Intensive Care Unit (ICU). One of the most used equipment in this area is the mechanical fan, which requires proper handling to avoid complications arising from its use. The basic objective of this review is to capture fundamental aspects related to the mechanical ventilation used by the patient in the ICU. The research design that was carried ou… Show more
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