1. A ventilator for use with alternative hose systems, wherein the ventilator comprises at least one respiratory gas source, at least one respiratory gas path, at least one appliance outlet, an appliance inlet, and a gas control device for presetting the ventilator for use of the alternative hose systems by switching at least one switching mechanism, the gas control device being configured for use with a hose system, which is a leakage system, for opening the respiratory gas path (bypass) for a respiratory gas flow, and is further configured for use with a two-hose system to block the respiratory gas path and to block a connection.
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