PC-based training system for clinical use of a lung ventilator

The intention of this work was to create a simple instrument for training in the operation of a lung ventilator and the understanding and interpretation of the lung-mechanical relationships between the flow and pressure curves produced by a ventilator in a patient's lung. The task was solved in...

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Published in:International journal of clinical monitoring and computing 1990-01, Vol.7 (1), p.15-19
Main Authors: Frey, W, Osswald, P M, Brodhagen, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Simulation
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Microcomputers
Models, Biological
Respiratory Therapy - education
Ventilators, Mechanical
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Summary:The intention of this work was to create a simple instrument for training in the operation of a lung ventilator and the understanding and interpretation of the lung-mechanical relationships between the flow and pressure curves produced by a ventilator in a patient's lung. The task was solved in a phragmatical way by storing respiratory curves in an 'acquisition' phase and reproducing them in the later 'stimulation' phase. The user can choose the following parameters: type of ventilation (flow control, pressure control, SIMV), inspiratory minute volume, inspiratory pressure, respiratory rate, percentage inspiratory time and PEEP.
ISSN:0167-9945
DOI:10.1007/BF02915527