Design Features of Modern Mechanical Ventilators.
Journal Article (Review)
A positive-pressure breath ideally should provide a VT that is adequate for gas exchange and appropriate muscle unloading while minimizing any risk for injury or discomfort. The latest generation of ventilators uses sophisticated feedback systems to sculpt positive-pressure breaths according to patient effort and respiratory system mechanics. Currently, however, these new control strategies are not totally closed-loop systems. This is because the automatic input variables remain limited, some clinician settings are still required, and the specific features of the perfect breath design still are not entirely clear. Despite these limitations, there are some rationale for many of these newer feedback features.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- MacIntyre, N
Published Date
- December 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 37 / 4
Start / End Page
- 607 - 613
PubMed ID
- 27842742
Pubmed Central ID
- 27842742
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1557-8216
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.ccm.2016.07.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States