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life-support system
/lˈaɪfsəpˈoːɹt sˈɪstəm/
/lˈaɪfsəpˈɔːt sˈɪstəm/
life support systemLife-support system
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advanced technologies and equipment that help keep people alive in critical health situations or challenging environments
What is a "life-support system"?
A life-support system is a medical device or collection of devices used to maintain and monitor vital bodily functions for patients who are critically ill or unable to keep these functions on their own. These systems can include ventilators for breathing, machines to help heart function, and devices to deliver necessary nutrients and fluids. Life-support systems are essential in intensive care units, emergency rooms, and during surgeries to keep patients alive.
Examples
Life-support systems sustain vital functions during surgery.
Engineers constantly monitor the spacecraft 's life-support system.
