life support

Life support refers to a range of medical interventions used to sustain vital bodily functions when a person's health is severely compromised, such as in cases of illness or injury. This may include mechanical devices that assist or replace functions like breathing (ventilators), blood circulation (pumps), or kidney function (dialysis). Life support systems are critical for patients in intensive care units, providing necessary care to give the body a chance to heal or stabilize. The goal is to maintain life while medical professionals address the underlying health issues.