Ventilat

Ventilat is a term used in several languages to refer to ventilation or to devices and systems that provide ventilation. It can denote both the process of exchanging indoor air with outdoor air and the equipment that performs this function. In different contexts, ventila­t can refer to medical, architectural, and technical applications, reflecting the central role of air exchange in health, comfort, and safety.

In medical contexts, a ventilator is a machine that assists or substitutes spontaneous breathing. It delivers breathable gas to the lungs and removes carbon dioxide. Ventilators can be invasive, using a tube inserted into the airway, or non-invasive, employing a mask or similar interface. They are used in operating theatres, intensive care units, and emergency care, and they support various modes and settings tailored to patient needs.

In building engineering, ventilation describes the controlled exchange of indoor air with outside air to maintain air quality, regulate humidity, and remove pollutants and odors. Ventilation strategies range from natural approaches, relying on openings and pressure differences, to mechanical systems such as exhaust and supply fans and heat recovery ventilators that improve energy efficiency.

In other technical fields, ventila­t concepts appear in the design of vehicle cabins, industrial facilities, and environmental systems, where proper air movement and venting of gases contribute to safety and comfort.

Etymology generally traces ventila­t roots to Latin ventilare, meaning to fan or to expose to air, with related terms across languages referring to air flow, ventilation, and ventilators. See also ventilation; ventilator.