Ventilator and Respirator: Explaining the Difference

Typically, a ventilator is a device used to maintain artificial breathing or circulate fresh air, while a respirator is a mask used to protect the wearer from particulates in the air. Note that respirator has been confused with ventilator often enough that it has a secondary definition that is similar to that of ventilator.

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