+Mechanical ventilation is a medical treatment that uses a [machine](/wiki/machine) to assist or replace spontaneous [breathing](/wiki/breathing). It supports the body when the lungs cannot adequately perform their vital function, providing a rhythmic breath of air or oxygen.
+## See also
+- [Intubation](/wiki/intubation)
+- [Critical Care](/wiki/critical_care)
+- [Oxygen](/wiki/oxygen)
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