The patient has a tracheotomy, an opening in his neck through which a tube is connected to a mechanical respirator, which is needed at times to help him breathe.
There are limitations to all types of respirators, which are discussed in the chapter.
The bus stopped so we could put on the respirators, which meant every inch of skin was now covered.
MSF is field testing a handful of respirators, which are powered by a battery pack worn on the belt.
Al Bennett, a paramedic coordinator, said the mouth-to-mask respirators, which weigh three to four ounces, will be packed in first-aid boxes carried to every accident.
First of all, the same hardware stores where you can buy cordless angle grinders also sell respirators, which can make the doodoo gas less than effective.
Under the county plan, all firefighting and paramedic vehicles will carry two "mouth-to-mask" respirators, which are already used by several large fire departments around the country.
However, the lower limits may require greater reliance on respirators, which will have implications for both workers and employers.
While surgical masks only prevent the wearer from spreading germs, respirators (which often look like surgical masks) protect the wearer from inhaling germs.
Six of the babies -- all but the smallest, a girl -- required mechanical respirators.
