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ventilation
(redirected from alveolar ventilation)

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ven·ti·la·tion  (vntl-shn)
n.
1.
a. The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh air.
b. The mechanical system or equipment used to circulate air or to replace stale air with fresh air.
2. See respiration.
3. Aeration or oxygenation, as of blood.

ventilation [ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən]
n
1. the act or process of ventilating or the state of being ventilated
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) an installation in a building that provides a supply of fresh air
ventilative  adj
ventilatory  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ventilationventilation - the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
improvement - the act of improving something; "their improvements increased the value of the property"
2.ventilationventilation - a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"
mechanical system - a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles
ventilation shaft - a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation
ventilator - a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
3.ventilation - free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion"
give-and-take, discussion, word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"
4.ventilationventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
artificial respiration - an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially
abdominal breathing - breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers"
eupnea, eupnoea - normal relaxed breathing
hyperpnea - energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders
hypopnea - slow or shallow breathing
hyperventilation - an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued
panting, heaving - breathing heavily (as after exertion)
Cheyne-Stokes respiration, periodic breathing - abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate
smoking, smoke - the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks"
breathing out, exhalation, expiration - the act of expelling air from the lungs
snoring, stertor, snore - the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
sniffle, snuffle, snivel - the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
wheeze - breathing with a husky or whistling sound
second wind - the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion
breathing in, inhalation, intake, aspiration, inspiration - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"
Translations
ventilation [ˌventɪˈleɪʃən]
A. Nventilación f
B. CPD ventilation shaft Npozo m de ventilación

ventilation [ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən] nventilation f, aération f
ventilation shaft nconduit m d'aération, conduit m de ventilation

ventilation
n
(= control of air flow)Belüftung f, → Ventilation f; (= letting fresh air in)Lüften nt; there’s very poor ventilation in heredie Belüftung dieses Raumes ist schlecht
(of blood)Sauerstoffzufuhr f
(of grievance)Vorbringen nt
(of question, issue)Erörterung f; (of opinion, view)Äußerung f

ventilation [ˌventiˈleɪʃn] naerazione f, ventilazione f
ventilation [ˌventiˈleɪʃn] naerazione f, ventilazione f

ventilation تهوية ventilace ventilation Belüftung εξαερισμός ventilación tuuletus ventilation ventilacija ventilazione 風通し 환기 ventilatie ventilasjon wentylacja ventilação вентиляция ventilation การระบายอากาศ havalandırma sự thông gió 通风


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If stimuli increase or decrease the volume of air inspired and/or the rate of breathing, this decides the amount of alveolar ventilation, which determines the PaCO2 measured in arterial blood.
Alveolar ventilation to perfusion heterogeneity and diffusion impairment in a mathematical model of gas exchange.
Because prone positioning (PP) has been shown to be a safe way to reduce airway pressure and to improve alveolar ventilation, we decided to assess its effect on right ventricular (RV) pressure overload in ARDS patients.
 
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