Problem
A. How does the Iron Lung work? How does it help a person to breathe?
B. Which gas law is consistent with the way the Iron Lung works? Explain why this gas law is consistent.
C. In modern hospitals the Iron Lung is no longer used and has been replaced by modern ventilators. How does a modem (positive-pressure) ventilator work? Compare and contrast at least 2 similarities and differences between how the Iron Lung and modern ventilators work.
D. Find at least 2 other diseases or conditions someone may have that could benefit from an Iron Lung or modern ventilator. What are the side-effects of the disease condition that would cause someone to need a ventilator?