Differences between Emergency Ventilators and Conventional Ventilators (5)

Misuse risk warning

Emergency ventilator used as home-care ventilator may cause air pressure injuries (such as increased risk of pneumothorax by 4.2 times) or delay treatment. ‌

Home-care ventilator used as emergency ventilator: unable to cope with acute respiratory failure, may endanger life due to insufficient oxygen concentration/pressure.

Summary: Emergency ventilators are life support devices that emphasize high strength, high precision, and high reliability; Ordinary ventilators are chronic disease management tools that focus on portability and long-term applicability. When choosing, it is necessary to strictly follow the assessment of the patient's condition and not mix scenarios.