What Is Ventilator Support?

‍Ventilator support provides mechanical breathing assistance for patients unable to breathe adequately on their own. This life-sustaining treatment delivers oxygen and removes carbon dioxide through a tube in the airway, supporting patients with respiratory failure or during recovery from surgery.

Why is ventilator support necessary?

• Life preservation: Maintains oxygenation during respiratory failure.
• Recovery support: Allows healing while reducing breathing work.
• Surgical assistance: Supports breathing during and after major operations.

Types of ventilator support

• Invasive ventilation through endotracheal tubes.
• Non-invasive ventilation with masks.
• Home ventilator support for chronic conditions.

How Solace can help

‍A Solace advocate can help coordinate ICU care, facilitate communication with critical care teams, and support families during ventilator treatment. They can assist with care transitions, arrange home ventilator services if needed, and ensure proper training for family caregivers.