The Importance of Ventilators

If you think back to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ll likely remember hospitals and healthcare organizations stressing the importance of having enough ventilators. Ventilators were needed to treat both COVID patients and other patients facing respiratory distress. But why are ventilators so important for patients experiencing breathing problems? And what are the dangers patients face if there are no ventilators available? Trace Medical is here to answer these questions to demonstrate why it’s critical for every patient that needs a ventilator to have access to one.

Why Are Ventilators Important?

The goal of any ventilator or respiratory device is to make it easier for a patient to breathe. Ventilators are necessary because a patient’s lungs may have been damaged, or they may have a condition that limits their ability to breathe adequately. Most importantly, ventilators can help speed up the healing process and help the body rest and recover. 

What Happens If There Is No Ventilator Available?

Ventilators are needed for patients who are experiencing respiratory distress. There are a variety of conditions that can induce respiratory distress, including:

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  • Asthma

  • COPD

  • Lung Cancer

  • Pneumonia

  • COVID-19

If a patient with any of these conditions needs a ventilator and one is not available, it could be a matter of life and death. In some cases, ventilators provide life-saving intervention for patients experiencing respiratory distress. Without a ventilator to assist in their breathing, the patient’s condition will likely deteriorate, and their breathing will become more labored. With proper ventilation management, the patient’s survival odds improve, and they get the breathing assistance they need. 

A ventilator shortage is something no one wants to imagine for their loved ones. Trace Medical specializes in providing ventilators to hospitals and patients in need. Please contact us to learn more about the ventilators we have available. 

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