Answer: We use the "ventilator" for patients who are not adequately respirating and the "airway device" (such as an endotracheal tube or a tracheostomy tube) for patients who are not adequately ventilating.
Step-by-step explanation:
The ventilator is a machine that delivers breaths to the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe adequately on their own. It is often used in critical care settings for patients with respiratory failure, such as those with severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or other conditions that impair the function of the lungs.
On the other hand, an airway device is a device that is inserted into the patient's airway to maintain an open airway and allow for effective ventilation. This is often necessary in patients who are unable to breathe effectively due to upper airway obstruction, respiratory muscle weakness, or other conditions that impair the ability to move air in and out of the lungs.