8-719.0:
Mechanical ventilation and respiratory assistance via face mask or tube and weaning from mechanical ventilation: Additional information on mechanical ventilation: Using neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA)
You have been ventilated.
You need lungs to breath. When we breathe in, oxygen enters the lungs and accumulates in the blood. This blood then flows to the heart. The heart then pumps the oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. All of the organs are supplied with oxygen as a result.
You have been ventilated so that enough oxygen gets into your body. For ventilation purposes, a tube is often inserted into the trachea (windpipe). The tube is connected to a ventilation device. If someone is breathing semi-independently, the ventilation device can support the individual breaths. When a breath begins, the device reacts and blows air into the lungs to help. The start of each breath was measured by a special sensor in your diaphragm.
The diaphragm is a large breathing muscle. The diaphragm tenses when we breathe in. This lowers the diaphragm. This allows the lungs to expand and take in more air. When we breathe out, the diaphragm relaxes, rising up as it does so.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).