breathing apparatus

Definitions of breathing apparatus

1. noun

   a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
   synonyms: breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator

   types:

   Aqua-Lung, aqualung, scuba

   a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

   oxygen mask

   a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank

   inhalator, respirator

   a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration

   resuscitator

   a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration

   snorkel

   breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water

   iron lung

   respirator that produces alternations in air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest to force air into and out of the lungs thus providing artificial respiration

   type of:

   device

   an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose