A ventilator breathing circuit, also known as the ventilator tubing, is a set of tubes that connect the ventilator to the patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube. The ventilator breathing circuit allows the ventilator to deliver breaths to the patient and also allows exhaled gases to exit the patient. The breathing circuit consists of a wye-piece connector that attaches to the endotrachehe or tracheostomy tube, an inspiratory limb that connects to the ventilator, and an expiratory ... Read more
