What is the ventilator circuit used for ?
The ventilator circuit refers to the tubing that connects the ventilator to a patient, as well as any device that is connected to the circuit tubing. The most common devices include heaters and humidifiers, filters, suction catheters, and therapeutic aerosol generators (nebulizers and inhalers.
Why do you need a water trap?
This water trap is basically in the form of a curve or bend in a pipe that is always filled with water. The water trapped in it functions as a seal and filter to prevent harmful gasses or unpleasant odors from entering the room.