Definition:
Devices or systems that help a person breathe when breathing muscles are weak.
Related Terms:
BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure), CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), hypercapnia, hypoventilation, mechanical ventilation
Apr 29, 2026
Devices or systems that help a person breathe when breathing muscles are weak.
BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure), CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), hypercapnia, hypoventilation, mechanical ventilation