The compPAC ventilator: experience in Nepal

The compPAC is a new type of ventilator that is becoming popular with disaster-relief agencies around the world. Previous models were designed principally for resuscitation; however, with new refinements, the current model is particularly suitable for anesthesia in the field and other locations with limited resources. The safe use of the ventilator in these settings depends on an appreciation of the clinical issues relating to the conduct of anesthetic and practical issues such as equipment compatibility.