Ventilators are typically used by ALS patients having difficulty breathing. There are several kinds of non-invasive ventilators, such as small devices that fit over the nose and mouth. Patients may also opt for a tracheostomy, a surgical procedure in which a tube is placed into the throat.
3. Counters. A counter is a digital sequential logic device that will go through a certain predefined states (for example counting up or down) based on the application of the input pulses. They are utilized in almost all computers and digital electronics systems [1].
In Australian English, the term counter is generally reserved for a surface of this type that forms a boundary between a space for public use and a space for workers to carry out service tasks. In other contexts, the term bench or benchtop is used.