Neonatal/adult intensive-care ventilator

Neonatal/adult intensive-care ventilators are life-support devices designed to assist or fully replace breathing for critically ill patients across all age groups, from newborns to adults. They deliver controlled breaths through tubes placed in the airway, using positive pressure to maintain oxygen levels and remove carbon dioxide, while monitoring vital signs and triggering alarms for safety.

These devices are typically regulated as complex medical technology, often requiring compliance with safety and performance standards for critical care equipment. They are usually supplied as complete systems, including circuits, controls, and alarms, and may be classified differently depending on jurisdiction and specific features like pressure limits or automated mode switching.