ventilator

• Nom désignant un appareil qui soit fait circuler de l'air frais ou évacue l'air vicié d'un espace clos, soit un dispositif médical qui assiste ou contrôle la respiration chez des patients en insuffisance respiratoire.

A noun referring to a device that either circulates fresh air or expels stale air from an enclosed space, or a medical apparatus that assists or controls breathing in patients with respiratory failure.

1. Air circulation deviceB1formal

   A device, such as a fan or an opening, that introduces fresh air or expels stale air from an enclosed space.

   Appareil de ventilation

   • The kitchen has a ventilator above the stove to remove smoke.
   • He installed a ventilator in the attic to improve airflow.
   • The old building's ventilator system was replaced with a modern one.

   Synonymesblowerexhaust fanfanvent

2. Breathing support deviceB2formalmedical

   A medical device that helps a patient breathe by moving air in and out of the lungs, used in cases of respiratory failure.

   Appareil d'assistance respiratoire

   • The patient was placed on a ventilator after the surgery.
   • Doctors monitored the ventilator settings closely.
   • The hospital had to order more ventilators during the pandemic.

   Synonymesbreathing machinerespirator