Why do some people struggle to breathe?

• What part of the respiratory system is affected?

• Is it a genetic or environmental disease?

Artificial breathing aids

Lesson objectives

• All – will know how we can use technology to maintain breathing

• Most will be able to describe how a machine can breathe for you

• Some will be able to evaluate the different types of artificial lung

Artificial breathing aids

• Your task is to produce a leaflet or presentation to explain how breathing can be maintained in people:

– You need to include:

• How they work

• How effective they are

• Advantages and disadvantages

• Iron lung• Positive pressure bag ventilator• Mechanical ventialtor