mechanical ventilation
[/məˈkænɪkəl vɛnˈtɪleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: mechanical ventilations
ventilação mecânica
1. A medical intervention using a machine (ventilator) to assist or replace spontaneous breathing by delivering air into the lungs
The patient required mechanical ventilation after surgery due to respiratory failure.
O paciente necessitou de ventilação mecânica após a cirurgia devido à insuficiência respiratória.
2. An HVAC system that uses fans and ductwork to circulate air throughout a building for climate control and air quality purposes
The building's mechanical ventilation system maintains proper air exchange rates in all rooms.
O sistema de ventilação mecânica do edifício mantém taxas adequadas de troca de ar em todos os ambientes.
This term is primarily used in medical and healthcare contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, mechanical ventilation is a critical resource in ICUs, particularly relevant given healthcare infrastructure discussions. In the USA, especially post-COVID-19, the term gained significant public awareness. The phrase 'colocado em ventilação mecânica' (placed on mechanical ventilation) is commonly used in Brazilian medical Portuguese.
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