A cell membrane is also known as a plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane. The cell membrane separates the interior of a cell from its outside environment. The main function of a cell membrane is to protect the cell from its surroundings.
assisted ventilation. Definition: application of mechanically or manually generated positive pressure to gas(es) in or about the airway during inhalation as a means of augmenting the movement of gases into the lungs. Synonym(s): assisted respiration. Search Stedman's Medical Dictionary.
What is Adaptive Servo Ventilation (ASV)? Adaptive Servo Ventilation (ASV) â is a medical technology that utilizes positive airway pressure ventilatory support that is adjusted based on the detection of apneas, or pauses in breathing, during sleep. It is primarily used in the treatment of Central Sleep Apnea. It is also used for complex sleep apnea, mixed sleep apnea, periodic breathing â Cheyne â Stokes respirations. The device resembles CPAP machines (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and uses the same masks, hoses, and attachments.