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Coronavirus can damage a large amount of lung tissue. Because of this, it stops carrying oxygen into the blood. In such a situation, the body itself tries to establish this process, and breathing becomes rapid. It's shortness of breath. The patient is suffocating, it seems that there is not enough air. This condition requires hospital treatment. Patients in serious condition have to be connected to an artificial lung ventilation (ALV) machine
. There is no other way to save a person. Let's answer a number of questions that most often arise in connection with this infection:
one. How IVL works? The device eliminates respiratory failure. It delivers the air mixture to the lungs in the right volume under pressure, with the necessary amount of oxygen. Removes exhaled carbon dioxide while the lungs are at rest. This makes it possible to cure them. The body does not use energy for spontaneous breathing. We have the strength to fight the virus.
2. How is the connection? The first option is to put on a special mask on the face. The second - under anesthesia, an operation is performed. A tube is inserted into the trachea and connected to a ventilator, consisting of a compressor and other devices. They help to set the required mode, frequency and depth of breaths. The device automatically supports the process. As well as the composition of the air mixture that is supplied to the lungs.
3. How long does it take to breathe? Usually with coronavirus on a ventilator they keep 1-2 weeks. But it all depends on the condition of the patient.
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4. How to disconnect from the device? Gradually. First for 5 minutes, then for 10 minutes, etc. D. ventilator parameters change. Doctors must make sure the patient can breathe on their own.
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5. Could there be dangerous consequences?? Unfortunately yes. For example, when inserting a tube, damage to the trachea may occur. In the presence of pulmonary ailments - barotrauma can occur on a ventilator. The lungs will “break” due to the difference in pressure. The longer a person is on a ventilator, the greater the risk of tissue or bronchial damage. There is a risk of a panic attack when disconnected. It may seem that without the device you can not breathe.
What to do if you find yourself with coronavirus? When the condition is not yet very severe, monitor your well-being. If shortness of breath has begun, breathing has become heavy - do not expect everything to pass by itself. Call an ambulance. The sooner you seek help, the more chances that doctors will help you and your health will be restored.