Know what is mechanical ventilation

Home care with invasive and non-invasive ventilation

Assisted mechanical ventilation makes it possible to normalize oxygenation and ensure adequate breathing of the patient through equipment that creates artificial respiration through positive pressure and allows air to enter the lungs. This change can be a consequence of certain diseases of the respiratory system, neuromuscular diseases, skeletal changes in the rib cage (kyphoscoliosis), heart disease, etc.

Types of Mechanical Ventilation

There are two types of mechanical ventilation that can be used both in hospital and home environments

  • Invasive mechanical ventilation: connected to the patient through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy.

  • Non-invasive mechanical ventilation: connected to the patient through oronasal and nasal interfaces

Who needs mechanical ventilation at home?

For home ventilation, it is necessary for the patient to receive all the treatment he received in the hospital at his home through follow-up from Homecare companies, family or caregivers.

The patient who goes home with the intention of continuing treatment has the opportunity to briefly return to their daily activities.

The coexistence and participation of the family provide a better quality of life and reduction of emotional stress, in addition to allowing greater privacy and ease to regain functional independence.

The therapy must be indicated and controlled by a specialist doctor.

" Mechanical Ventilation & Covid-19 "

We have carefully prepared a mini e-book to guide healthcare professionals, our customers and patients on the proper and safe use of respiratory support equipment - for hospital and home applications - in the face of Covid-19.

 

 

Safety in the treatment of mechanical ventilation

In case of doubts about the use or installation of the products, call 0800 555 0322.

  • Keep the fan on a flat and stable base, if its pedestal is not used, to prevent the risk of falling.
  • Do not leave any ventilator accessories, such as the exhalation circuit and valve, on the seat/bed or other absorbent materials when not in use.
  • Do not smoke in the environment where the lung ventilator and/or medical gas cylinder is installed.
  • Do not use oils, fats or any substance to lubricate valves, regulators and connections.
  • The fan must not be exposed to direct sunlight.
  • The fan cannot be covered by any material so as not to have its cooling inlet obstructed.
  • Do not keep liquids close to the fan and its accessories, in order to avoid the risk of electric shock.
  • Handling of equipment should only be carried out by a qualified health professional. Ventilatory parameters cannot be changed without the formal agreement of the person responsible for the prescription.
  • Alarms cannot be changed or turned off without prior knowledge of the physician responsible for the patient. If you have any questions regarding alarms, contact VitalAire's Home Care and Call Center on 0800 555 0322.
  • Air Liquide prohibits the customer/user from performing maintenance and repairs on the equipment.
  • The ventilator must be used exclusively under the responsibility of a physician and parameterized as prescribed.
  • The electrical installation must support the electrical power indicated on the equipment (see user manual).
  • Use only external batteries or UPS supplied by Air Liquide. Only the fan and heated base must be connected to the UPS. It is prohibited to connect any other electronic equipment.
  • For safety reasons, it is recommended to avoid connecting the fan and your UPS to an electrical outlet.
  • The fan, even when not in use, must always be connected to the electrical network to prevent the internal battery from being discharged. If a UPS is used, the fan must remain connected to it, and likewise, the UPS must be connected to the mains.
  • UPS – Check daily if the UPS is charged and connected to an electrical power point (other than a socket/extension strip) that is working properly.
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