This article explains why it is so important to perform technical inspections of ventilators and who can perform them. Medical devices, especially those that save lives and protect health, must be reliable – that is why the maintenance and servicing of medical devices is so important. A ventilator is a medical device that supports or replaces a patient's muscles in the breathing process. The device enables artificial, forced breathing, which is used in situations where breathing no longer functions (as a result of injury, illness or the use of drugs that block neuromuscular excitation) or to facilitate it (when the patient is breathing on their own but this function is difficult or does not meet the body's oxygen requirements due to the patient's condition).. Technical inspection of ventilators is carried out to ensure the continuity of operation of this device, which is extremely important for therapy. The inspection of the ventilator includes an electrical safety test, a functional test with measurements of functions and settings, maintenance of the device, and the possible replacement of operating parts and software updates. According to the Medical Devices Act of 20 May 2010, all medical devices, including ventilators, must undergo technical inspection. These can be carried out by ZTM INNOVATIONS or P&P CITO, among others.
