Ventilating two patients with one ventilator: technical setup and laboratory testing.

Frans H C de JonghHeder J de VriesRob S P WarnaarEline OppersmaRudolf VerdaasdonkLeo M A HeunksJonne Doorduin

Published in: ERJ open research (2020)

With a modified circuit, it is feasible to ventilate two patients with one ventilator over a relevant range of compliances. Adding inspiratory resistance allows individual titration of tidal volume, and incorporating one-way valves prevents pendelluft. https://bit.ly/3ex8SYP.

Keyphrases

acute respiratory distress syndrome
mechanical ventilation
aortic valve
carbon dioxide
aortic valve replacement
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mouse model
intensive care unit
heart failure
left ventricular