Interrupter Technique Revisited: Building an Experimental Mechanical Ventilator to Assess Respiratory Mechanics in Large Animals
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2024
Citazione:
Interrupter Technique Revisited: Building an Experimental Mechanical Ventilator to Assess Respiratory Mechanics in Large Animals / C. Zilianti, E. Bashar, A. Kyriakoudi, M. Pecchiari. - 9:6(2024 Jun 14), pp. 142.1-142.7. [10.3390/fluids9060142]
Abstract:
Large animals are increasingly used as experimental models of respiratory diseases. Precise characterization of respiratory mechanics requires dedicated equipment with specific characteristics which are difficult to find together in the same commercial device. In this work, we describe building and validation of a computer-controlled ventilator able to perform rapid airways occlusions during constant flow inflations followed by a prolonged inspiratory hold. A constant airflow is provided by a high pressure source (5 atm) connected to the breathing circuit by three proportional valves. The combined action of three 2-way valves produces the phases of the breath. During non-inspiratory breath phases, airflow is diverted to a flowmeter for precise feedback regulation of the proportional valves. A computer interface enables the user to change the breathing pattern, trigger test breaths or run predetermined breaths sequences. A respiratory system model was used to test the ability of the ventilator to correctly estimate interrupter resistance. The ventilator was able to produce a wide range of constant flows (0.1–1.6 L/s) with the selected timing. Errors in the measurement of interrupter resistance were small (1 ± 5% of the reference value). The device described reliably estimated interrupter resistance and can be useful as a measuring tool in large animal research.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
interrupter resistance; mechanical ventilation; respiratory mechanics; large animals
Elenco autori:
C. Zilianti, E. Bashar, A. Kyriakoudi, M. Pecchiari
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