- exsufflator
- ex·suf·fla·tor (ek″sə-flaґtər) an apparatus that produces sudden negative pressure in order to reproduce in the bronchial tree the effects of a natural, vigorous cough.
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Exsufflation — is a strongly forced expiration of air from the lungs. Airway secretions can be cleared with manual and mechanical exsufflation. Mechanical insufflation exsufflation devices (also known as In Exsufflator, Cofflator, and cough machine) alternate… … Wikipedia
John Haven Emerson — John Haven Jack Emerson (February 5, 1906 – February 4, 1997) was an American inventor of biomedical devices, specializing in respiratory equipment. He is perhaps best remembered for his work in improving the iron lung.Early lifeEmerson was born… … Wikipedia
exsufflation — n. the forcible removal of secretions from the air passages by some form of suction apparatus. * * * ex·suf·fla·tion (ek″sə flaґshən) [ex + L. sufflatio a blowing up] the act of removing the air from a cavity by artificial or… … Medical dictionary
mechanical cough — expulsion of air from the lungs produced by use of an exsufflator, with effects similar to those of a natural cough … Medical dictionary
