MODIFICATION OF THE BIRD VENTILATOR FOR USE DURING SPONTANEOUS RESPIRATION

By incorporating an Ayre T-piece system into the circuit for the Bird ventilator, efficient humidification and nebulization of drugs can be provided for patients breathing spontaneously. This modification has proved very useful during “weaning” of patients from prolonged intermittent positive pressu...

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Published in:British journal of anaesthesia : BJA 1967-11, Vol.39 (11), p.897-898
Main Authors: CROOKE, J.W., WILLIAMS, N.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Respiration
Respiration, Artificial - instrumentation
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Summary:By incorporating an Ayre T-piece system into the circuit for the Bird ventilator, efficient humidification and nebulization of drugs can be provided for patients breathing spontaneously. This modification has proved very useful during “weaning” of patients from prolonged intermittent positive pressure ventilation, and other advantages of using this circuit are mentioned.
ISSN:0007-0912
1471-6771
DOI:10.1093/bja/39.11.897