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[A respiratory pump for small animals (author's transl)].

J DeVille

    Journal De Physiologie
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel respiratory pump uses compressed air, eliminating mechanical parts for a simpler design. This device offers adjustable rhythms, controlled either automatically or externally via nerve stimulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Respiratory Physiology

    Context:

    • Current respiratory support systems often rely on mechanical components like motors and pistons.
    • These mechanical parts can be prone to wear, failure, and complexity.
    • There is a need for simpler, more robust respiratory assistance technologies.

    Purpose:

    • To introduce a novel respiratory pump design.
    • To demonstrate a pump controlled by compressed air without mechanical moving parts.
    • To highlight the potential for self-adjusting or externally regulated operation.

    Summary:

    • A new respiratory pump is detailed, operated entirely by compressed air.
    • This design ingeniously avoids all mechanical moving parts, including motors and pistons.
    • The pump is capable of operating autonomously on a self-adjusting rhythm or can be externally controlled, such as through phrenic nerve stimulation.

    Impact:

    • This innovation could lead to more reliable and potentially less invasive respiratory support devices.
    • The absence of mechanical parts may reduce maintenance requirements and increase device longevity.
    • Potential applications include advanced mechanical ventilation and neuro-respiratory interfacing.

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